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Nursing in a diverse community: a narrative review
P M Anderson1, R F Loudon, S M Greenfield
1University of Birmingham. Edgbaston, UK.
Nurse Education Today
|July 24, 2001
Summary
Cultural sensitivity training for nurses is crucial for reducing health inequalities among ethnic minority populations. While UK programs are nascent, early signs indicate positive developments in cultural awareness education.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Health Equity
- Cultural Competency
Background:
- Minority ethnic groups in Britain represent nearly 6% of the population.
- Existing healthcare systems often fail to adequately address the health needs of these diverse communities.
- Cultural awareness among healthcare professionals is vital for reducing health disparities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review pre-registration nursing programs focusing on cultural sensitivity training.
- To identify existing curricula, frameworks, and evaluation methods for cultural sensitivity education.
- To assess the current state of cultural sensitivity training in nursing programs, particularly in the UK.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
- Studies were identified through computerized database searches and hand searches of nursing journals.
- Reviewed papers were analyzed based on program setting, design, conceptual framework, content, assessment, and evaluation.
Main Results:
- Most reviewed cultural sensitivity programs were implemented in the USA.
- Few cultural sensitivity programs have been published or are available in the UK.
- UK-based cultural sensitivity training in nursing appears to be in its early stages of development.
Conclusions:
- There is a need for more culturally sensitive nursing education in the UK.
- Despite being in its infancy, UK cultural sensitivity training shows promising signs of growth.
- Enhancing cultural awareness in nursing is essential for equitable healthcare delivery to minority ethnic populations.