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Culturally competent care.

M Z Cohen1, G Palos

  • 1University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center School of Nursing, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.

Seminars in Oncology Nursing
|August 29, 2001
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Nurses need to understand key concepts and guidelines for culturally competent care. Developing cultural awareness requires sensitivity to language and the history of labels used for diverse populations.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Cultural Competence
  • Health Disparities

Background:

  • Culturally competent care is essential for effective nursing practice.
  • Nurses require resources to navigate diverse patient populations.
  • Understanding key concepts is foundational for cultural competence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define essential concepts for culturally competent care.
  • To summarize guidelines for nurses.
  • To highlight the importance of language in describing diverse populations.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of Medline database.
  • Inclusion of anthropologic and epidemiologic literature.
  • Review of National Institutes of Health documents.

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Main Results:

  • Key concepts and guidelines for culturally competent care were identified.
  • The review synthesized available resources for nurses.
  • Controversy exists regarding appropriate terminology for diverse groups.

Conclusions:

  • Cultural competence development starts with understanding core terms and concepts.
  • Awareness, knowledge, and skills are built upon this understanding.
  • Sensitivity to language and the historical context of labels is crucial for nurses.