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BMJ Open December 2024 PMID 39806723

Exploring aspects of mentoring for black and minoritised healthcare professionals in the UK: a nominal group technique study.

Vimal Sriram, Anita Atwal, Elizabeth A McKay

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Peak: 7 in Jan 2025
across 2 sources since Dec 2024

Extended reach

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potential audience

Total likes

16

Video views

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Mentions per month

Dec 2024 – Dec 2025

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What people are saying

The collective discussions clearly highlight the importance of trust, candid communication, and allyship in mentoring, with terms like 'transformative' and 'essential' reflecting their perceived value. The tone conveys strong support for adopting tailored mentoring approaches to address racial disparities, demonstrating both interest and recognition of the study’s significance.

AgreementStrong agreement

All discussions strongly support the importance and relevance of the study, emphasizing its significance in addressing mentoring gaps.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show high interest by engaging with core themes such as trust, racism, and peer support, indicating active curiosity.

EngagementModerate engagement

While many posts demonstrate a good understanding, some responses primarily acknowledge the publication without deep elaboration, reflecting moderate engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

The emphasis on practical implications, such as improving mentoring models to benefit minority healthcare professionals, suggests perceived high impact.

Abstract in brief

  • This study used the nominal group technique to understand what is most important in mentoring for Black and minoritised healthcare professionals in the UK, emphasizing the need for trust, clear communication, and addressing race and racism issues.
  • Participants highlighted the importance of psychosocial mentoring, peer support through mentoring circles, and the role of allies, with honesty, humility, and awareness of bias being key qualities for effective mentors.
  • The outcome was a mentoring model tailored to BME healthcare professionals, focusing on sponsorship, allyship, authenticity, and challenging norms to support career advancement.
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Ciara Ryan
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Professor Elizabeth McKay (also on bluesky)
@OTProfBeth131 · X

RT @ENU_OT_:

Jan 7, 2025 · 6 shares · 3,377 followers View post →
Fiona Maclean
@MacleanFiona · X

RT @ENU_OT_:

Jan 7, 2025 · 6 shares · 1,589 followers View post →
Edinburgh Napier Occupational Therapy
@ENU_OT_ · X

Jan 7, 2025 · 14 likes · 6 shares · 1,107 followers View post →
Professor Elizabeth McKay (also on bluesky)
@OTProfBeth131 · X

RT @BMJ_Open: Exploring aspects of mentoring for black and minoritised healthcare professionals in the UK: a nominal group technique study…

Dec 23, 2024 · 1 share · 3,377 followers View post →
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Exploring aspects of mentoring for black and minoritised healthcare professionals in the UK: a nominal group technique study @OTProfBeth131 https://t.co/6Li0PbyeR2

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