TY - JOUR
T1 - Allyship to Advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Otolaryngology
T2 - What We Can All Do
AU - Balakrishnan, Karthik
AU - Faucett, Erynne A.
AU - Villwock, Jennifer
AU - Boss, Emily F.
AU - Esianor, Brandon I.
AU - Jefferson, Gina D.
AU - Graboyes, Evan M.
AU - Thompson, Dana M.
AU - Flanary, Valerie A.
AU - Brenner, Michael J.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2023, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.
PY - 2023/9
Y1 - 2023/9
N2 - Purpose of review: To summarize the current literature on allyship, providing a historical perspective, concept analysis, and practical steps to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion. This review also provides evidence-based tools to foster allyship and identifies potential pitfalls. Recent findings: Allies in healthcare advocate for inclusive and equitable practices that benefit patients, coworkers, and learners. Allyship requires working in solidarity with individuals from underrepresented or historically marginalized groups to promote a sense of belonging and opportunity. New technologies present possibilities and perils in paving the pathway to diversity. Summary: Unlocking the power of allyship requires that allies confront unconscious biases, engage in self-reflection, and act as effective partners. Using an allyship toolbox, allies can foster psychological safety in personal and professional spaces while avoiding missteps. Allyship incorporates goals, metrics, and transparent data reporting to promote accountability and to sustain improvements. Implementing these allyship strategies in solidarity holds promise for increasing diversity and inclusion in the specialty.
AB - Purpose of review: To summarize the current literature on allyship, providing a historical perspective, concept analysis, and practical steps to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion. This review also provides evidence-based tools to foster allyship and identifies potential pitfalls. Recent findings: Allies in healthcare advocate for inclusive and equitable practices that benefit patients, coworkers, and learners. Allyship requires working in solidarity with individuals from underrepresented or historically marginalized groups to promote a sense of belonging and opportunity. New technologies present possibilities and perils in paving the pathway to diversity. Summary: Unlocking the power of allyship requires that allies confront unconscious biases, engage in self-reflection, and act as effective partners. Using an allyship toolbox, allies can foster psychological safety in personal and professional spaces while avoiding missteps. Allyship incorporates goals, metrics, and transparent data reporting to promote accountability and to sustain improvements. Implementing these allyship strategies in solidarity holds promise for increasing diversity and inclusion in the specialty.
KW - Allyship
KW - Artificial intelligence
KW - Diversity, equity, and inclusion
KW - Healthcare disparities
KW - Mentorship, coaching, and sponsorship
KW - Psychological safety
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U2 - 10.1007/s40136-023-00467-0
DO - 10.1007/s40136-023-00467-0
M3 - Review article
C2 - 38073717
AN - SCOPUS:85164025418
SN - 2167-583X
VL - 11
SP - 201
EP - 214
JO - Current Otorhinolaryngology Reports
JF - Current Otorhinolaryngology Reports
IS - 3
ER -