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Ethnocentrism in a pluralistic society: a concept analysis
1Department of Nursing, California State University, San Bernardino, USA.
Summary
Examining ethnocentric nursing practices is crucial for culturally competent care. This study clarifies the ambiguous term ethnocentrism, offering a new definition to improve patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Cultural Competence
- Healthcare Ethics
Background:
- Ethnocentric practices in nursing are linked to adverse patient care outcomes.
- Developing cultural competence requires examining personal ethnocentric values.
- The term ethnocentrism is vaguely and ambiguously defined in nursing literature.
Purpose of the Study:
- To clarify the meaning of ethnocentrism within the context of nursing.
- To address the ambiguity surrounding the definition and use of ethnocentrism in healthcare.
- To propose a refined definition of ethnocentrism for nursing practice and research.
Main Methods:
- Concept analysis using the Walker and Avant method.
- Systematic review of nursing literature to identify definitions and uses of ethnocentrism.
- Synthesis of findings to develop a clear and unambiguous definition.
Main Results:
- Ethnocentrism is a complex concept deeply embedded in cultural identity.
- Current definitions in nursing literature are insufficient and lack precision.
- A new, clarified definition of ethnocentrism was developed.
Conclusions:
- A clear definition of ethnocentrism is essential for developing culturally competent nursing care.
- Addressing ethnocentrism is critical to mitigating negative patient care outcomes.
- The proposed definition provides a foundation for future research and education on cultural competence in nursing.