Cultural Adaptation and Development of an Educational Intervention

Tiwana, Ruman and Kamal, Atiya and Singh, Dilsher and Misra, Durga Prasanna and Salim, Afshan and Usman, Faika and John, Holly and Kitas, George D. and Greenfield, Sheila and Kumar, Prem and Ray, Claire and Bosworth, Ailsa and Ahmad, Ayesh and Reehal, Joti and Kumar, Kanta (2023) Cultural Adaptation and Development of an Educational Intervention. Mediterranean Journal of Rheumatology, 35 (2). p. 272. ISSN 2529-198X

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Abstract

Background: The cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk is elevated by 1.5 times among South Asians with rheumatological conditions like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in the UK. However, there is a dearth of culturally sensitive educational interventions tailored to this population. We have culturally adapted an existing cognitive behavioural patient education intervention, originally designed for predominantly White populations, to address this gap. Methods: The adaptation process followed the Ecological Validity Model, comprising four phases: stage-setting and expert consultations, preliminary content adaptation, iterative content adaptation with patient partners, and finalisation with patient partners and feedback. The Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) was employed to evaluate the relevance, acceptability, and cultural adaptation of the existing intervention. Seven South Asian Patient Experts with RA were interviewed, and their input aided in developing new content for the culturally sensitive intervention. Results: The intervention was successfully adapted to suit South Asians. Cultural adaptation involved reviewing elements of the existing intervention, including language tone, content, and metaphors. Moreover, by incorporating behaviour change techniques, the content was designed to enhance understanding of RA, CVD risk associated with RA, and promote a healthy lifestyle. The newly developed educational intervention addressed topics such as community resistance, perspectives on health and culture, societal pressure, and opportunities for change. Key messages were visually illustrated through pictorial diagrams in a twenty-five-minute online resource. Conclusion: The first culturally adapted CVD intervention targeting South Asian individuals with RA, particularly those who are non-English-speaking, is now accessible free of charge at www.nras.org.uk/apnijung nationally and internationally.

Item Type:	Article
Identification Number:	10.31138/mjr.120623.ado
Dates:	Date Event 9 October 2023 Accepted 25 October 2023 Published Online
Uncontrolled Keywords:	rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular disease, educational intervention, culturally adapted, South Asians
Subjects:	CAH04 - psychology > CAH04-01 - psychology > CAH04-01-01 - psychology (non-specific)
Divisions:	Life and Health Sciences > Psychology
Depositing User:	Gemma Tonks
Date Deposited:	28 Aug 2026 12:20
Last Modified:	28 Aug 2026 12:20
URI:	https://www.open-access.bcu.ac.uk/id/eprint/17202

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