Development of a catalogue of tools and guidelines for rehabilitation facilities and rehabilitation providers for the implementation of diversity-sensitive care (DiversityKAT)

The DiversityKAT project developed a catalogue of tools and guidelines to support rehabilitation facilities in Germany in providing diversity-sensitive healthcare. The project team used various methods (mixed methods approach) to find suitable instruments and possible implementation strategies. This included a literature review, surveys of rehabilitation facilities and the evaluation of the draft catalogue of instruments and guidelines for action by focus groups and care providers.

The results show that diversity sensitivity in healthcare facilities is important and is becoming even more important. There are various obstacles to the implementation of diversity-sensitive care, such as a lack of incentives, limited financial resources and organisational difficulties. Support from healthcare providers is required. Steering groups, seminars, training courses and workshops are also helpful. The project results also show that a digital version of the tool catalogue and action guide with extended functions and content is desired.