Intercultural communication breakdowns between Dutch POH-GGZs

Researchers

• Iclal Yildiz, MA (PhD student and main researcher)
• Dr Els Rommes (Radboud University, Faculty Social Science)
• Prof. Enny Das
• Prof. Margot van Mulken
• Prof. Marieke van den Brink (Radboud University, Faculty Social Science)

Time frame

April 2019 - April 2023

Project description

This PhD project involves a mixed-method study on difficulties in the interaction between Dutch primary care mental health practitioners (POH-GGZ) and Turkish patients, and their effects on patient satisfaction, practitioner credibility, and intention to adhere to recommended treatments. The aim of this study is to arrive at a better understanding of how clashing expectations and views on mental disorders may cause difficulties with general practitioners and POH-GGZ and in turn, to arrive at a better understanding of underutilization and dropout of primary mental health care services by Turkish patients.

Financier

VCVGZ

Partner

Faculty Social Science, Radboud University

Contact

Iclal Yildiz, iclal.yildiz@ru.nl