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Applying Theory to Assess Cultural Competency.
Amy V Blue1, Carolyn Thiedke2, Alexander W Chessman2
1a Department of Family Medicine and Dean's Office.
Medical Education Online
|March 3, 2017
Summary
A cultural competency learning assignment showed most students reached an "acceptance" level. However, not all students fully accepted the role of cultural beliefs in medical care, indicating a need for further development in cultural competency training.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Cultural Competency Studies
Background:
- Cultural competency is crucial in healthcare for effective patient care.
- Assessing cultural competency development in medical students is essential for improving training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a cultural competency learning assignment's effectiveness.
- To determine third-year family medicine students' cultural competency levels.
Main Methods:
- Students completed a project researching a patient's cultural beliefs.
- A theoretical cultural competency model guided content analysis of student reports.
- Student reflections were assessed for levels of cultural competence.
Main Results:
- 16% of students demonstrated 'no insight'.
- 18% of students showed 'minimal emphasis'.
- 66% of students reached the 'acceptance' level of cultural competence.
Conclusions:
- The learning assignment effectively assessed cultural competency levels.
- While many students achieved 'acceptance,' further training is needed for universal acceptance of cultural beliefs in medical care.
- Applying cultural competency theory aids in framing and achieving desired learner competencies.
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