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Caring: utilizing the Watson theory to transcend culture
Roberta Rexroth1, Ruth Davidhizar
1Gentiva Health Services, Brooksville, Fla., USA.
The Health Care Manager
|December 16, 2003
Summary
Nurse practitioners in Florida must address the needs of a diverse population. This paper applies the Giger and Davidhizar model of transcultural nursing to enhance culturally competent care for multicultural patients.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Transcultural Nursing
- Healthcare Diversity
Background:
- The United States is experiencing increasing societal multiculturalism.
- Florida, in particular, reflects this growing demographic diversity.
- Healthcare providers, especially nurse practitioners, need strategies to address diverse patient populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the application of theoretical models of caring for diverse populations.
- To emphasize the Giger and Davidhizar model of transcultural nursing.
- To enhance culturally competent care delivery in multicultural settings.
Main Methods:
- Review and application of theoretical models of caring.
- Focus on the Giger and Davidhizar model of transcultural nursing.
- Contextualization within the diverse population of Florida.
Main Results:
- The Giger and Davidhizar model provides a framework for understanding cultural variations in care.
- Application of the model can improve nurse practitioner competency in diverse settings.
- Theory-based strategies are essential for effective multicultural care.
Conclusions:
- Nurse practitioners require culturally competent practice strategies.
- The Giger and Davidhizar model is a valuable tool for transcultural nursing.
- Addressing diversity is crucial for effective healthcare in multicultural societies.