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Transcultural nursing in Canada

S Guruge1, G Donner

  • 1Clarke Institute of Psychiatry, Toronto.

The Canadian Nurse
|September 1, 1996
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Area of Science:

  • Multicultural health
  • Nursing education
  • Cultural competency in healthcare

Background:

  • Canada's increasing ethnic diversity necessitates culturally sensitive healthcare.
  • A significant cultural gap exists between minority groups and the Canadian healthcare system.
  • Existing healthcare practices often fail to recognize diverse cultural health beliefs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the cultural gap in Canadian healthcare.
  • To emphasize the need for multicultural nursing education and research.
  • To advocate for improved cultural recognition within the healthcare system.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of existing literature on multiculturalism in Canadian healthcare.
  • Review of healthcare professional training programs.
  • Identification of barriers to effective multicultural nursing care.

Main Results:

  • By 2000, one in five Canadians were projected to be ethnic minorities.
  • Over 100 linguistic and cultural groups reside in Canada.
  • Lack of recognition of cultural differences and health beliefs by professionals is a major barrier.

Conclusions:

  • Formal educational programs, theory, and research in multicultural nursing care are lacking in Canada.
  • Addressing cultural gaps is crucial for equitable healthcare delivery.
  • Enhanced cultural competency is essential for Canadian healthcare professionals.

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