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Diversity issues in the homecare setting

G J McNeal1

  • 1Keystone Mercy Health Plan, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America
|December 18, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Culturally competent high-tech homecare nurses are essential for diverse patient care. This framework aids nurses in gathering culture-specific data for sensitive care plans in home settings.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Home Healthcare
  • Cultural Competence

Background:

  • The increasing cultural diversity in the nation necessitates specialized nursing skills.
  • The global healthcare market demands nurses adept at cross-cultural patient interactions.
  • High-tech homecare requires nurses to perform accurate culturologic assessments.

Observation:

  • Culturologically competent nurses gather value-free cultural information.
  • This information is crucial for developing culturally sensitive care plans.
  • Home settings present a rich, diverse environment for care delivery.

Findings:

  • A framework is presented to guide nurses in data collection.
  • The framework supports the gathering of culture-specific data.
  • Rationale is provided to support the framework's utility.

Implications:

  • Nurses can enhance their ability to provide culturally sensitive homecare.
  • Improved patient outcomes are expected through tailored care plans.
  • The nursing profession can better meet the needs of a diverse clientele.

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