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Culture, values and racism: application to nursing.
1School of Healthcare Studies, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK. j.d.cortis@leeds.ac.uk
International Nursing Review
|February 13, 2003
Summary
Oncology nurses require cultural competence to effectively manage diverse cancer patients. Understanding culture, values, racism, and self-awareness enhances cancer care delivery and patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Oncology
- Cultural Studies
Background:
- Cancer prevention and management are global health priorities.
- Oncology nurses face challenges caring for patients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Existing literature often focuses solely on a multicultural approach.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the relationship between culture, values, racism, and cancer nursing practice.
- To advance beyond a purely multicultural framework in oncology nursing.
- To identify key concepts for enhancing patient care in diverse populations.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and conceptual analysis.
- Exploration of concepts: culture, values, racism, self-awareness, cultural encounter, skills, and knowledge.
- Argument for integrating these concepts into nursing practice.
Main Results:
- Cultural competence in oncology nursing requires a deeper understanding beyond multiculturalism.
- Self-awareness, cultural encounter, skills, and knowledge are crucial for effective care.
- Racism and its impact on patient care need explicit consideration.
Conclusions:
- Integrating concepts of culture, values, racism, and self-awareness can significantly enhance oncology nursing practice.
- Developing cultural competence is essential for equitable cancer care.
- This framework supports improved patient care for diverse populations in oncology settings.