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Cultural competence: a critical factor in nursing research
Journal of Cultural Diversity
|January 1, 1995
Summary
Cultural competence is crucial in nursing research as minority populations grow. This article offers a model to improve cultural competence in the research process for better healthcare outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Healthcare Disparities
- Cultural Competence
Background:
- By 2000, one-third of Americans represented ethnic minorities, posing challenges for healthcare.
- Cultural competence is established in nursing education and practice.
- Its importance in nursing research is emerging.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore cultural issues within the nursing research process.
- To provide a conceptual model for enhancing cultural competence in nursing research.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on cultural competence in nursing research.
- Conceptual model development.
Main Results:
- Identified cultural issues impacting nursing research.
- Presented a model to integrate cultural competence into research.
Conclusions:
- Enhancing cultural competence in nursing research is essential.
- The proposed model can guide researchers in addressing cultural diversity.
- This approach can lead to more inclusive and relevant nursing research.