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Cultural competence: an evolutionary perspective
Jacqueline L Rosenjack Burchum1
1University of Memphis, Loewenberg School of Nursing, Memphis, TN, USA. jburchum@memphis.edu
Nursing Forum
|February 21, 2003
Abstract
Problem:
The need for conceptual clarity, which is essential for effective communication related to cultural competence. Practice, education, administration, and research are identified.
Methods:
Rodgers' (2000) method of concept analysis.
Findings:
Attributes of cultural competence were identified as cultural awareness, cultural knowledge, cultural understanding, cultural sensitivity, and cultural skill.
Conclusions:
Cultural competence can best be identified as a nonlinear dynamic process that is never ending and ever expanding. It is built on increases in knowledge and skill development related to its attributes.