Author:
Kotera Yasuhiro,Martínez-Rives Noelia L.,Aledeh Muhammad,Adam Habib,Beaumont Julie,Colman Rory,Jackson Jessica Eve,Veasey Christian,King Lucie-May,Harrington Tracey,Taylor Elaina,Edwards Ann-Marie,Rothwell-Blake Gabby A. A.,Sokan-Adeaga Adewale Allen,Liu Gillian H.T.,Curley Kenneth,Cotterill Matthew,Halidu Malik Dimbei,Wilkes Juliet,Tofani Aiesha Carew,Greaves Samantha,Hughes Rob,Rushforth Annabel,Kirkman Ann,Brooks-Ucheaga Michelle,Barnes Kristian
Abstract
This short report presents an international research group, Research Ensemble for Advancement in Cross-cultural Healthcare (REACH). REACH is an independent research group, and no one is paid to do research for REACH. All members participate because they are intrinsically motivated to pursue cross-cultural healthcare. REACH consists of 28 healthcare workers and educators from 13 countries, researching about cross-cultural issues in healthcare (18 publications on average per year as of February 2024). REACH is multi-disciplinary, synthesising knowledge from areas such as cross-culture, mental health, psychotherapy, psychology, nursing, disabilities, education, and organisational management. We anonymously asked ourselves what the strengths and challenges of REACH were, and thematically analysed the input. Strengths were a sense of community and growth. Challenges were different time zones and practices. We hope our insights will help international researchers organise an international research group.