Cultural sensitivity in paediatric nursing care: a concept analysis using the Hybrid method

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Cultural Studies
• Healthcare Management

Background:

• Cultural sensitivity is crucial for understanding diverse patient needs in healthcare.
• Further development of cultural sensitivity is needed, particularly in pediatric nursing.
• Awareness of ethnicities, genders, and cultural characteristics informs appropriate patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify the core components of cultural sensitivity in pediatric nursing within Iran.
• To explore the practical application of cultural sensitivity in Iranian pediatric care settings.

Main Methods:

• A hybrid methodology combining theoretical review and fieldwork was employed.
• A literature review of articles from 2007-2017 was conducted.
• Content analysis of interviews with 25 nurses and 9 parents informed the findings.

Main Results:

• Theoretical phase identified cultural awareness, acceptance of diversity, and culturally congruent program design.
• Fieldwork highlighted intercultural encounters, communication, and adapting care plans to family culture.
• Key elements include sensitivity to family requests, effective intercultural communication, and integrating family culture into care.

Conclusions:

• Enhanced cultural sensitivity improves pediatric nursing care, fostering trust and satisfaction.
• Aligning care plans with patient culture promotes child/parent participation and secure care.
• Identified concepts can form the basis for a theoretical model of cultural sensitivity in pediatric nursing.