Using a model to design, implement, and evaluate a training program for improving cultural competence among...

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Cultural Competence
• Healthcare Diversity

Background:

• Culturally diverse patient populations necessitate culturally competent healthcare providers.
• Nursing students require enhanced cultural competence to meet varied client needs.
• A structured training program is crucial for developing cultural competence in nursing students.

Purpose of the Study:

• To design, implement, and evaluate a cultural care training program.
• To improve the cultural competence of undergraduate nursing students.
• To address the needs of diverse patient populations in healthcare settings.

Main Methods:

• Exploratory mixed methods study using a six-step model.
• Qualitative interviews, literature review, and Delphi technique for program design.
• Quasi-experimental evaluation of a five-session training program with 73 nursing students.

Main Results:

• A systematic model identified key program elements: topics, objectives, content, activities, and evaluation.
• Significant improvement in nursing students' cultural competence post-intervention (p<0.001).
• Intervention group scores (184.37±22.43) significantly higher than control group (153.19±20.14).

Conclusions:

• The designed cultural care training program effectively enhances nursing students' cultural competence.
• Program effectiveness is linked to addressing learning needs, appropriate assignments, and teaching methods.
• Nurse educators can utilize this model for comprehensive cultural competence training across nursing disciplines.