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Teaching transcultural nursing through literature.

Laurel Halloran1

  • 1Nursing Department, Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT 06810, USA. halloranl@wcsu.edu

The Journal of Nursing Education
|August 4, 2009
PubMed
Summary

Nursing students can enhance cultural sensitivity by reading novels from diverse cultures. This literary approach complements theoretical learning, preparing graduates for varied patient populations.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Cultural Competence
  • Medical Humanities

Background:

  • Developing culturally sensitive nursing graduates is a significant educational challenge.
  • Traditional didactic methods have limitations in applying cultural sensitivity skills.
  • Clinical experiences may not adequately expose students to diverse patient populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the use of literature in nursing education to foster cultural sensitivity.
  • To assess the effectiveness of a novel-reading assignment in promoting cultural awareness among nursing students.

Main Methods:

  • Students were assigned to read a novel representing a culture different from their own.
  • A Cultural Discovery worksheet guided student reflection on the novel's cultural insights.

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  • Classroom discussions facilitated sharing and analysis of insights gained from the literary assignment.

    • Main Results:

    • The assignment provided a unique method for students to engage with and understand diverse cultural perspectives.
    • Qualitative outcomes, including positive and negative aspects of the assignment, were analyzed.
    • The potential for literary analysis to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical cultural application was observed.

    Conclusions:

    • Reading literature offers a valuable, accessible tool for enhancing cultural sensitivity in nursing education.
    • The assignment effectively exposed students to different cultures, though outcomes varied.
    • Adaptations for online learning environments are feasible and recommended to broaden accessibility.