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Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

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Published on: February 16, 2011

Cultural competence models in nursing.

G Rumay Alexander¹

¹School of Nursing, CB 7460, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7460, USA. rumay@email.unc.edu

Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America

|November 15, 2008

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Healthcare providers need enhanced cultural competency training to address health disparities in a diverse nation. This article reviews frameworks to guide culturally appropriate patient care.

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Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Published on: February 16, 2011

Area of Science:

Healthcare Education
Cultural Competency
Health Disparities

Background:

A significant shift in clinical care delivery and workforce education is essential to meet the needs of a diverse patient population.
Existing health disparities are often exacerbated by a lack of cultural competency among healthcare providers.
Numerous cultural competency frameworks exist to guide the development and implementation of culturally appropriate care.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight prevalent cultural competency frameworks.
To identify the needs addressed by theoretical models in healthcare.
To support healthcare providers in delivering culturally appropriate care to a diverse society.

Main Methods:

Review of existing cultural competency frameworks.
Analysis of theoretical models relevant to healthcare.
Discussion of practical applications for clinicians.

Main Results:

Identification of key components within prevalent cultural competency frameworks.
Understanding the theoretical underpinnings that support culturally sensitive healthcare.
Recognition of the challenges healthcare providers face in diverse patient interactions.

Conclusions:

Effective cultural competency training is crucial for equitable healthcare delivery.
Theoretical models provide a foundation for developing practical skills in cultural competency.
Addressing cultural nuances is vital for healthcare providers to fulfill their societal obligations.