Implications for practice and research

• Implementing culturally competent communication strategies, including interpreters and culturally adapted materials, can enhance patient safety and engagement.

• Further studies are needed to evaluate the effectiveness of communication tools and strategies in improving safety outcomes for ethnic minority patients with cancer.

Context

This qualitative study explores the experiences of healthcare staff in creating safer cancer care environments for ethnic minority patients. People from ethnic minority groups, who face an increased risk of safety events, often encounter barriers such as language and cultural differences.1 The research highlights the diverse backgrounds of ethnic communities involved, emphasising the critical need for culturally competent care …