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Self-perceived cultural competence: a cross-sectional study about nurses' awareness and behavior
M Y Tolentino Diaz1, D Barbato2, M Marceca2
1UOC Care to the person, Local Health Authority 2 of Rome, Italy.
Annali Di Igiene : Medicina Preventiva E Di Comunita
|May 23, 2022
Summary
Nurses demonstrate acceptable cultural competence, particularly in community settings. However, many have not received multiculturalism training, indicating a need for further development in this crucial area of nursing care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Sociology of Health
Background:
- Cultural competence is essential for quality patient care and professional nursing development.
- It involves understanding and respecting diverse patient needs, promoting engagement in healthcare.
- Enhancing nurses' cultural competence strengthens the healthcare system's intellectual capital.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the self-perceived cultural competence of nurses.
- To identify factors influencing nurses' cultural competence in healthcare settings.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 192 nurses in Rome, Italy.
- Data were collected using a self-administered cultural competence questionnaire.
- The study period was from March 2017 to February 2018.
Main Results:
- Nurses reported an acceptable average cultural competence score (4.19 ± 0.57).
- A significant portion (65.1%) had no multiculturalism training.
- Cultural competence was slightly higher in territorial healthcare settings compared to hospitals.
Conclusions:
- Nurses generally possess an acceptable level of cultural competence.
- There is a notable gap in formal multiculturalism education among nurses.
- Targeted training could further enhance nurses' cultural competence, especially in diverse patient populations.
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