Cultural Competency in Nursing: Improving Care for Diverse Patient Populations

Abstract

Background: Since healthcare is becoming multicultural, nurses should be prepared to address people of several cultures. Education about culture enhances patient satisfaction, healthcare results, and equity for everyone.

Aim: The purpose of this study is to identify the significance assigned to cultural relevance within the every-day nursing profession, and is defined by the following objectives: To understand the application of culturally appropriate communication; 2) To study culturally competent patient care; and 3) To establish the significance of education as a means of enhancing cultural awareness.

Methods: An analysis of the lately published literature materials relating to the role of cultural competence in the nursing profession was carried out to determine the key findings in the fields of communication, assessment, individualized client/data bases, and the effectiveness of cultural competence training.

Results: Cultural competence intervention plans include verbal cultural competence, assessment cultural competence, and cultural competence in care delivery. Promoting cultural competence for nurses required that the findings recommended engaging in continual learning and reflecting on the whole process.

Conclusion: Cultural competence is a central factor when it comes to the provision of care that enhanced by nursing knowledge. For nurses who have established cultural competence, the delivery of patient care is improved, the patient-nurse relationship is further improved, and there is equity in health.