Considering the role of allyship in healthcare

Implications and policy recommendations

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ID22428398
AuthorsVeronica Derricks (0000-0002-8142-0597, University of Colorado Boulder), India R Johnson (0000-0001-9381-6364, Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis), Evava S Pietri (0000-0002-9991-1060, University of Colorado Boulder), Sheba Aikawa (University of Colorado Boulder)
Year2026
Volume20
Issue1
Publication date2026-12-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSocial Issues and Policy Review (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1751-2395 • E-ISSN: 1751-2409
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/sipr.70011
OpenAlexW7169676742
LanguageEN
References cited26

The majority of the article will be dedicated to explaining (a) strategies that clinicians use that more (vs. less) effectively convey allyship during clinical encounters, (b) interventions implemented at the practice level that can effectively signal allyship, as well as the limitations of these approaches, and (c) policies established by national medical organizations and governmental agencies to dismantle disparity‐producing practices. Therefore, we will draw from quantitative and qualitative research to discuss (1) specific types of allyship behaviors that are more (vs. less) effective in healthcare settings and (2) sociopolitical factors that might impact the success and utilization of these behaviors. At the end of each section, we will offer steps for future research and provide specific recommendations for effectively cultivating allyship.

Health care · Medical practice · Psychological intervention · Qualitative property · Qualitative research · Cultural Competency in Health Care · Global Healthcare and Medical Tourism · Migration, Health and Trauma

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