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Cultural competence: development of a conceptual framework.
Fabricio E Balcazar1, Yolanda Suarez-Balcazar, Tina Taylor-Ritzler
1Department of Disability and Human Development (M/C 626), University of Illinois at Chicago, 1640 West Roosevelt Rd, Chicago IL 60608, USA. fabricio@uic.edu
Disability and Rehabilitation
|October 6, 2009
Summary
This study developed a new conceptual framework for cultural competence training. The validated model offers a promising tool for enhancing rehabilitation practitioners' cultural competence and evaluation.
Area of Science:
- Rehabilitation Science
- Healthcare Education
- Cultural Competence Studies
Background:
- Cultural competence is crucial for effective rehabilitation practice.
- Existing conceptual models for cultural competence vary.
- A unified framework is needed to guide training and research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a robust conceptual framework for cultural competence.
- To guide the training of rehabilitation practitioners, students, and researchers.
- To provide a tool for evaluating cultural competence in rehabilitation.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review of 259 documents.
- Identification and analysis of 32 publications on cultural competence models.
- Synthesis and empirical validation of identified models.
Main Results:
- 18 unique cultural competence models were identified.
- An initial four-component synthesis model was developed.
- Empirical validation led to a refined three-component model.
Conclusions:
- The developed conceptual framework is empirically validated.
- This framework serves as a valuable tool for cultural competence training.
- The framework can be used for the evaluation of cultural competence in rehabilitation settings.
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