A model for professional nurses to facilitate culturally sensitive nursing care for children

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Paediatric Care
• Cultural Competence

Background:

• Culturally sensitive nursing care is crucial in pediatric settings.
• Children's health experiences are shaped by cultural beliefs and family practices.
• Nurses need guidance for effective culturally sensitive care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop, describe, and evaluate a model for culturally sensitive nursing care.
• To guide professional nurses in providing care for hospitalized children.
• To enhance cultural competence in pediatric nursing.

Main Methods:

• A qualitative, exploratory, descriptive, and contextual design was used.
• The model was developed through concept analysis, relationship statement formulation, model construction, and expert evaluation.
• A theory-generative approach guided the study.

Main Results:

• The developed model assists nurses in recognizing their values and institutional guidelines.
• It enables nurses to utilize resources for culturally sensitive care.
• The model facilitates the integration of cultural considerations into nursing practice.

Conclusions:

• The model centers on the active involvement of primary caregivers during hospitalization.
• This ensures holistic, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate care.
• It offers a practical framework to improve pediatric nursing across various settings.