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Cultural Awareness: Ensuring High-Quality Care for Limited English Proficient Patients.
Stephanie Betancur1, AnnMarie Lee Walton2, Cheryl Smith-Miller3
1University of North Carolina.
Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing
|September 18, 2020
Summary
Oncology nurses need better resources to care for cancer patients with limited English proficiency (LEP). Improving cultural awareness and providing tools like interpreters and bilingual staff can enhance care for diverse patient populations.
Area of Science:
- Oncology Nursing
- Health Equity
- Cross-Cultural Healthcare
Background:
- Increasing number of adults with limited English proficiency (LEP) in US cancer hospitals.
- LEP patients require culturally and linguistically responsive nursing care.
- Addressing language barriers is crucial for equitable cancer care.
Purpose of the Study:
- Assess cultural awareness among inpatient oncology nurses.
- Identify needs for cross-cultural training and educational development.
- Improve care delivery for LEP cancer patients.
Main Methods:
- Online survey administered to 44 inpatient oncology nurses.
- Survey included 23 Likert-type and 4 open-ended questions.
- Study focused on a unit with a high volume of Spanish-speaking patients.
Main Results:
- Nurses reported moderate to high cultural awareness.
- Nurses identified a need for enhanced tools and resources.
- Suggested resources include unit interpreters, bilingual staff, and dual-language materials.
Conclusions:
- Oncology nurses require additional support to provide equitable care to LEP patients.
- Implementing suggested resources can improve patient safety and care quality.
- Further training and resource allocation are essential for addressing linguistic needs in oncology.
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