HISTORICAL AND THEORETICAL 1.
DEFINITION OF CULTURAL NURSING
FOUNDATIONS OF TRANSCULTURAL
CULTURE
NURSING
➢a non-written link from the past to the
1. DEFINITION OF CULTURAL NURSING
present day, bridging the individuals in
CULTURE society.
➢sum of all the material and spiritual ➢diversifies in each community and so is
values created in the process of social experienced differently, also affects the
development and the tools that are used way individuals perceive the phenomena
to create and hand these values down to such as health, illness, happiness,
next generations and show the extent of sadness and the manner these emotions
the man’s authority and control over are experienced
their natural and social environment
1. DEFINITION OF CULTURAL NURSING
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CULTURE (as defined by Dr. Madeleine M.
1. DEFINITION OF CULTURAL NURSING Leininger)
CULTURE ➢the “learned, shared, and
transmitted values, beliefs, norms, and
➢general total of beliefs, attitudes and
lifeways of a particular group of people
behaviors, customs and traditions,
that guide thinking, decisions, and
learned and shared values, and sustains
actions in a patterned way.
its existence through learning and
teaching of attitudes, actions and role ➢blueprint that provides the broadest
models. and most comprehensive means to know,
explain, and predict people’s lifeways
over time and in different geographic
1. DEFINITION OF CULTURAL NURSING locations.”
CULTURE
➢a non-written link from the past to the
present day, bridging the individuals in
1. DEFINITION OF CULTURAL NURSING
society.
TRANSCULTURAL NURSING
➢diversifies in each community and so is
experienced differently, also affects the ➢a nursing specialty focused on the
way individuals perceive the phenomena comparative study and
such as health, illness, happiness,
➢analysis of cultures and subcultures.
sadness and the manner these emotions
are experienced ➢examines with respect to
people’s/group of people:
a. Caring behavior
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b. Nursing care
c. Health–illness values and beliefs Loading…
d. Patterns of behavior 2. HISTORY OF CUTURAL NURSING
THEORY OF CULTURE CARE DIVERSITY
AND UNIVERSALITY
2. HISTORY OF CUTURAL NURSING
➢focused on describing, explaining, and
TRANSCULTURAL NURSING
predicting nursing similarities and
➢laid in the mid-1950s differences
➢Peplau - cultures were an important ➢also focused primarily on human care
variable affecting mental health
and caring in human cultures
➢Leininger’s transcultural nursing model
paid to the care of individuals from
different cultures in the 1960s.
➢King stated that psychopathological
●model of cultural care can be viewed as
behaviors differ from culture to culture
a rising sun
(1962)
➢International Council of Nursing
(ICN) began using cultural content in
nursing in 1969 ●the nurse can begin anywhere
depending on the focus of nursing
assessment.
2. HISTORY OF CUTURAL NURSING ●reflects influences of one’s worldview
TRANSCULTURAL NURSING on cultural and
structure dimensions.
➢Other nurses - Boyle, Campinha-
Bacote, YahleLangenkamp, Giger 2. HISTORY OF CUTURAL NURSING
and Davidhizar, Juntunen, Leuning, ANDREWS/BOYLE TRANSCULTURAL
Swiggum et al., Purnell, Ryan, Carlton INTERPROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (TIP)
and Ali. MODE
➢uses the scientific process for delivering
2. HISTORY OF CUTURAL NURSING culturally congruent, quality care to
people from diverse backgrounds across
➢blending of nursing and anthropology the life span
into an area of specialization within
the discipline of nursing conceptualized ➢Facilitates the delivery of nursing and
by Dr. Madeleine M. Leininger. health care consistent with cultural
beliefs and practices of clients from
➢Transcultural nursing is formal area of diverse backgrounds
study that uses the concepts of culture
and caring ➢Provides a conceptual framework to
guide nurses in the delivery of culturally
congruent care that is theoretically sound
➢recognizes each person as a unique
individual with different cultural values,
➢Cross-cultural communication among
customs and norms.
members of the interprofessional health
care team includes patients/clients, their ➢six domains are used to assess
family, significant others (including individuals seeking healthcare
service animals and pets), credentialed
healthcare professionals, and folk,
traditional, religious, and/or spiritual
2. HISTORY OF CUTURAL NURSING
healers.
GIGER AND DAVIDHIZAR’S TRANS-
CULTURAL ASSESSMENT MODEL
➢recognizes each person as a unique
individual with different cultural values,
GIGER AND DAVIDHIZAR’S TRANS-
customs and norms.
CULTURAL ASSESSMENT MODEL
➢six domains are used to assess
individuals seeking healthcare
3. CULTURAL COMPETENCE
2. HISTORY OF CUTURAL NURSING
DEFINITION
2. HISTORY OF CUTURAL NURSING
➢ability of a person to understand and
GIGER AND DAVIDHIZAR’S TRANS- respect the attitudes, values, and beliefs
CULTURAL ASSESSMENT MODEL of people with different cultural
backgrounds.
➢Transcultural nursing is essential for
nurses because it introduces nurses to
cultural aspects of the society and how
➢ability of nurses to provide nursing care
they can be applied to healthcare
to patients while demonstrating cultural
practices
awareness toward the patient and their
➢help nurses deal with individuals loved ones.
seeking healthcare and their relatives
with diverse cultural characteristics
(Giger et al., 2005).
3. CULTURAL COMPETENCE
CULTURAL HUMILITY
2. HISTORY OF CUTURAL NURSING ➢process of inquiry and reflection
involving one's awareness of cultural and
GIGER AND DAVIDHIZAR’S TRANS-
personal biases.
CULTURAL ASSESSMENT MODEL
➢person can admit they do not know
something and be willing to learn from
others about their experiences while sexual orientation are some factors that
maintaining a firm belief in their own impact health disparities.
cultural standards.
➢patients should be served with the
3. CULTURAL COMPETENCE same level of high-quality, safe nursing
care, regardless of cultural differences.
CULTURAL HUMILITY
➢includes demonstrating sensitivity and
awareness of significant cultural issues 3. CULTURAL COMPETENCE
affecting others,and offering
4. Improved Patient Outcomes:
opportunities for other people to share
their own experiences, feelings, values, ➢ to develop a culturally appropriate plan
and beliefs without fear of judgment. of care and be compliant, which
increases overall health outcomes.
➢emphasizes the knowledge, attitudes,
and skills nurses use to support care for 3. CULTURAL COMPETENCE
people from different cultural
5. Better Patient Care:
backgrounds.
➢promotes nurses' professional growth
and development, making them more
3. CULTURAL COMPETENCE effective providers of patient care.
IMPORTANCE IN NURSING 3. CULTURAL COMPETENCE
1. Deeper Patient Relationships: 5 IMPORTANT ELEMENTS
➢ prepares in relating to patients on a 1. Cultural Awareness:
deeper level, making it easier for patients
➢examining self, beliefs, and values.
to respond to nurses and vice versa.
➢demonstrating a willingness to set
➢increased patient compliance and
aside prejudices against other cultures
better health and organizational
and developing an attitude of acceptance
outcomes.
toward all patients and peers.
3. CULTURAL COMPETENCE
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2. Greater Patient Satisfaction:
3. CULTURAL COMPETENCE
➢ improve the attitudes and knowledge
5 IMPORTANT ELEMENTS
of nursing staff, which makes patients
feel more at ease, leading to greater 2. Cultural Desire:
patient satisfaction scores.
➢motivation to learn about other cultures
3. CULTURAL COMPETENCE
➢openness toward other people and the
3. Less Risk of Healthcare Disparity: ability to accept and understand cultures
and learn from them.
➢ Lack of knowledge about and respect
for race, ethnicity, immigrant status, and 3. CULTURAL COMPETENCE
5 IMPORTANT ELEMENTS
3. Cultural Knowledge: 4.Educate Patients About Their Plan of
Care
➢acquiring information about the norms,
beliefs, and values of others. 5.Demonstrate Active Listening
➢actively searching for information about
patients' beliefs, cultures, and values to
3. CULTURAL COMPETENCE
help understand and interact with them
better, strengthening nurse-patient HOW TO DEMONSTRATE CULTURAL
relationships. COMPETENCE?
3. CULTURAL COMPETENCE 1.Overcome Language Barriers
5 IMPORTANT ELEMENTS 2.Respect the Patient’s Religious and
Cultural Beliefs, even if They Conflict with
4. Cultural Skills:
the Treatment Plan
➢ability to collect and process relevant
3.Honor Traditions for End-of-Life Care
cultural data as it relates to the patient's
presenting problem and perform a 4.Avoid Making Assumptions
culturally sensitive and specific
5. Advocate for a Culturally Diverse
assessment.
Nursing Workforce
➢helps nurses engage patients, families,
and peers with meaningful interaction,
and be supportive of cross-cultural
beliefs and values.
3. CULTURAL COMPETENCE
3. CULTURAL COMPETENCE
5 CONSEQUENCES OF LACK OF CULTURAL
5 IMPORTANT ELEMENTS
COMPETENCE IN NURSING
5. Cultural Encounter:
1. Poor Patient Outcomes:
➢stepping out of comfort zones and
➢results in lower-quality care, which can
venture into new environments to
negatively impact patient health
interact with people from other
outcomes.
ethnicities, cultures, and backgrounds
2. Stress Within the Interdisciplinary
3. CULTURAL COMPETENCE
Team:
HOW TO DEMONSTRATE CULTURAL
➢ higher stress levels on the job.
COMPETENCE?
➢ leads to decreased quality of care and
1.Acceptance of the Patient’s Beliefs
higher employee turnover rates.
2.Build Trust and Rapport with Patients
and Team Members
3. CULTURAL COMPETENCE
3.Show an Interest in Learning About
Other Cultures 5 CONSEQUENCES OF LACK OF CULTURAL
COMPETENCE IN NURSING
3. Decreased Patient Compliance: ➢Nurses can post resumes and search for
jobs on the site.
➢nurses may fail to convey messages
about care or explain treatments ➢Healthcare employers may create
effectively profiles and post job openings to the site,
as well.
4. Increased Healthcare Costs:
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➢nursing errors increase.
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➢lead to legal ramifications NURSING
3. CULTURAL COMPETENCE YouTube Videos
5 CONSEQUENCES OF LACK OF CULTURAL Becoming a Culturally Competent Nurse:
COMPETENCE IN NURSING
➢presented by Jana Lauderdale, RN,
5. Decreased Patient Satisfaction Scores: FAAN, Ph.D., Associate Professor,
Assistant Dean at the Office of Diversity
➢develop a negative outlook toward the
and Inclusion at Vanderbilt University.
nursing and healthcare staff.
➢she shares innovative ways for nurses
➢Whether their feelings are justified or
on the front lines of healthcare to provide
the result of a misunderstanding
life-changing patient care and improve
3. CULTURAL COMPETENCE health outcomes for patients and
families.
5 BARRIERS TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE
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1.The Patient’s Lack of Health Literacy
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2.The Nurse’s Lack of Understanding of
Cultural Competence for Healthcare
the Patient’s Cultural Traditions
Providers:
3.Lack of Training
➢Presented by the Jefferson Center for
4.Lack of Diversity in Nursing Leadership Interprofessional Education,
5.Poor Cross-Cultural Communication ➢offers cultural competence training for
Between Patients and Nurses healthcare providers.
USEFUL RESOURCES TO LEARN MORE ➢includes perspectives from patients and
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Blogs/Websites
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Diversity Nursing: ABOUT CULTURAL COMPETENCE IN
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➢offers resources to bring nurses, nurse
educators, and healthcare employers Cultural Competence and Diversity in
together, focusing on diversity and Healthcare:
inclusion in nursing.
➢Dr. David (DrRegisteredNurse) shares USEFUL RESOURCES TO LEARN MORE
her views on the importance of cultural ABOUT CULTURAL COMPETENCE IN
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diversity in healthcare.
Books
➢perspective on overcoming the
challenges of becoming culturally
competent and how to implement
culturally competent nursing practices.
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NURSING
Podcasts
The Nurse Keith Show:
➢Featured on the Health Podcast
Network
➢offers several episodes filled with
information essential to nurses and the
many roles
➢Episode 145, Diversity, Embracing
Cultural competence, and Your Nursing
Career
➢discusses embracing cultural diversity
and developing cultural competence as a
key aspect of all 21st century nursing
roles.
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NURSING
Audible:
➢an online platform offered through
Amazon featuring podcasts and other
professional resources.
➢Cultural Competence is Not a
Destination with Dr. KarlitaWarren.
➢discusses the meaning of cultural
competence and its implications for
patients and nurses alike.
