Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Self-Esteem and Culture01:26

Self-Esteem and Culture

294
Self-esteem, a core psychological construct, is intricately shaped by cultural context and varies significantly between collectivist and individualistic societies. In collectivist cultures such as Japan, self-esteem tends to be flexible, context-sensitive, and influenced by relationships. A Japanese student, for instance, may show restraint in formal settings like school but behave more openly among close friends, reflecting the flexible and dynamic nature of self-concept in such...
294
Cultural Influences on Personality01:26

Cultural Influences on Personality

857
Individualist and collectivist cultures emphasize different core values, shaping personality in distinct ways. In individualist cultures, such as those in the United States, England, and Australia, people prioritize independence, competition, and personal achievement. These societies tend to promote self-focused traits, with individuals often reporting higher levels of self-esteem. In contrast, collectivist cultures, commonly found in regions like Asia, Africa, and South America, emphasize...
857
The Role of Culture01:23

The Role of Culture

511
Culture plays a crucial role in shaping self-identity and influencing thought and behavior, a foundational interest within social psychology. The multicultural perspective recognizes that individuals do not exist in a vacuum; instead, their experiences, perceptions, and actions are deeply influenced by the intersecting dimensions of their cultural, ethnic, and social group affiliations.Cultural Influence on Self-Identity and Social PerceptionCultural frameworks inform how individuals define...
511
Sputum Studies II: Culture and Sensitivity01:20

Sputum Studies II: Culture and Sensitivity

1.7K
Description
Sputum culture and sensitivity is a medical procedure used to diagnose bacterial infections in the respiratory tract and select the most appropriate antibiotics for treatment. This process involves analyzing sputum samples of thick and opaque secretions produced in the lungs and airways. These samples are collected from patients and then sent to the laboratory for analysis.
The test can identify various pathogens responsible for respiratory infections, including Streptococcus,...
1.7K
Measures of Intelligence01:29

Measures of Intelligence

8.8K
Psychologists measure intelligence by using standardized tests that produce a score known as the intelligence quotient or IQ. To understand IQ tests, it's important to recognize the key principles behind their construction: validity, reliability, and standardization.
Validity refers to how well a test measures what it claims to measure. An intelligence test should accurately assess intelligence rather than another characteristic, like anxiety. Criterion validity is one way to evaluate this;...
8.8K
Intelligence01:27

Intelligence

9.1K
The term "intelligence" is complex because it refers to both behavior and individuals, and its interpretation varies across cultures. European Americans tend to link intelligence with reasoning and cognitive skills, while in Kenya, it is tied to responsible participation in family and social life. In Uganda, intelligence is seen as the ability to know the right actions and carry them out effectively, while the Iatmul people of Papua New Guinea associate it with the capacity to remember...
9.1K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Integration of Population Health, Social Determinants, and Social Justice in Transcultural Nursing and Culturally Competent Care: White Paper by the Scholars Education Interest Group.

Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing Society·2023
Same author

Response to Guest Editorial by Dr. Eschiti.

Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing Society·2022
Same author

Men's Health Awareness.

Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing Society·2019
Same author

Update: The Purnell Theory and Model for Culturally Competent Health Care.

Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing Society·2018
Same author

CULTURAL NURSING ANDROGOGIES WITH FOREIGN-EDUCATED PHYSICIANS ENROLLED IN BSN TO MSN PROGRAM.

Journal of cultural diversity·2018
Same author

Guidelines for implementing culturally competent nursing care.

Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing Society·2014

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 24, 2026

Problem-Solving Before Instruction PS-I: A Protocol for Assessment and Intervention in Students with Different Abilities
10:26

Problem-Solving Before Instruction PS-I: A Protocol for Assessment and Intervention in Students with Different Abilities

Published on: September 11, 2021

4.5K

Are We Really Measuring Cultural Competence?

Larry Purnell1

  • 1Professor, University of Delaware.

Nursing Science Quarterly
|March 17, 2016
PubMed
Summary

Culturally competent healthcare aims to reduce disparities. Current tools assess knowledge, not real-world clinical competence, and often focus on organizations, not individual healthcare providers.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Disparities
  • Cultural Competence in Nursing
  • Health Equity

Background:

  • Reducing health and healthcare disparities is a primary objective in nursing and healthcare.
  • Healthcare professionals require standardized information to achieve cultural competence.
  • Existing assessment tools often evaluate knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) rather than practical competence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the limitations of current tools in measuring true clinical competence.
  • To differentiate between organizational cultural competence and individual provider competence.
  • To emphasize the need for tools that assess healthcare providers' actual cultural competence in practice.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on cultural competence assessment tools.
Keywords:
Cultural competencemeasurementnursing science

More Related Videos

Qualitative and Quantitative Validation of Tools with Rating Scales Aimed at Assessing the Quality of University Service-Learning
10:39

Qualitative and Quantitative Validation of Tools with Rating Scales Aimed at Assessing the Quality of University Service-Learning

Published on: August 29, 2025

1.3K
Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Hyperscanning Study in Psychological Counseling
06:04

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Hyperscanning Study in Psychological Counseling

Published on: January 17, 2025

1.8K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 24, 2026

Problem-Solving Before Instruction PS-I: A Protocol for Assessment and Intervention in Students with Different Abilities
10:26

Problem-Solving Before Instruction PS-I: A Protocol for Assessment and Intervention in Students with Different Abilities

Published on: September 11, 2021

4.5K
Qualitative and Quantitative Validation of Tools with Rating Scales Aimed at Assessing the Quality of University Service-Learning
10:39

Qualitative and Quantitative Validation of Tools with Rating Scales Aimed at Assessing the Quality of University Service-Learning

Published on: August 29, 2025

1.3K
Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Hyperscanning Study in Psychological Counseling
06:04

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Hyperscanning Study in Psychological Counseling

Published on: January 17, 2025

1.8K
  • Analysis of the scope and focus of current measurement instruments.
  • Comparative evaluation of tools assessing organizational versus individual provider competence.

    • Main Results:

    • Most available tools measure knowledge, skills, and abilities, not demonstrated competence in clinical settings.
    • Organizational cultural competence assessments are more prevalent than those evaluating individual provider competence.
    • A gap exists in evaluating the practical application of cultural competence by healthcare professionals.

    Conclusions:

    • Current tools inadequately measure the clinical competence of healthcare providers.
    • There is a need for the development of new assessment tools focusing on practical, real-world cultural competence.
    • Future tools should prioritize evaluating individual provider competence to effectively reduce health disparities.