A Guide to Culturally Competent Nursing Care
Cultural respect is vital to reduce health disparities and improve access to high-quality healthcare that is responsive to patients’ needs , according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Nurses must respond to changing patient demographics to provide culturally sensitive care . This need is strikingly evident in critical care units. Developing Cultural Competence in Nursing Framework for Delivering Culturally Competent Nursing Services Campinha-Bacote and Munoz (2001) proposed a five-component model for developing cultural competence in The Case Manager . Cultural awareness involves self-examination of in-depth exploration of one’s cultural and professional background. This component begins with insight into one’s cultural healthcare beliefs and values. A cultural awareness assessment tool can be used to assess a person’s level of cultural awareness. Cultural knowledge involves seeking and obtaining an information base on different cultural and ethnic groups. This compon...