Cultural diversity and its influence on nursing practice
Nursing care is changing as the world is changing. Basic care and principles that were taught in nursing schools for many years going through a transformation that affect every step and process of care. The approach, that was in development for many years, but stayed in the shades of mainstream nursing, is becoming increasingly relevant today. One of such studies that grow into a study of its own is transcultural nursing.
Transcultural Nursing is a Necessary Specialty
Transcultural nursing is a discipline of study and approach towards healthcare practices with emphasis on cultural differences and similarities (McFarland & Wehbe-Alamah, 2015, p. 9). This area is study has been developed …show more content…
Globally mobile workforce;
6. Healthcare legal implications of conflict of cultures, ignorance and malpractice;
7. Healthcare specialization towards age and gender issues;
8. Rise of community healthcare and culturally based care in diverse population (Andrews & Boyle, 2016).
TNC aims to evaluate and accept cultural differences for the purpose of providing a quality care. Nurses should provide care to all patients and use conscious reflection to evaluate their actions. This would assist to guide the practice of nursing and bring the richness in providing care.
Meaning of Cultural Diversity & Relationship to the Nursing Profession
Culture can be defined as socially transmitted learned behavior. Transportation and aviation development made job market more favorable for mobile population. Professionals move to different states and different countries, making job market global. These people bring not only their families, but also a set of values, beliefs and certain demand towards services, healthcare services included. Cultural diversity is culture represented by a variety of cultures, from different countries, languages, perspectives and views of things. Healthcare systems in large cities provide care to people from all over the world and it becomes vital to learn cultural intricacies of patients in order to provide care for
Nursing care is changing as the world is changing. Basic care and principles that were taught in nursing schools for many years going through a transformation that affect every step and process of care. The approach, that was in development for many years, but stayed in the shades of mainstream nursing, is becoming increasingly relevant today. One of such studies that grow into a study of its own is transcultural nursing.
Transcultural Nursing is a Necessary Specialty
Transcultural nursing is a discipline of study and approach towards healthcare practices with emphasis on cultural differences and similarities (McFarland & Wehbe-Alamah, 2015, p. 9). This area is study has been developed …show more content…
Globally mobile workforce;
6. Healthcare legal implications of conflict of cultures, ignorance and malpractice;
7. Healthcare specialization towards age and gender issues;
8. Rise of community healthcare and culturally based care in diverse population (Andrews & Boyle, 2016).
TNC aims to evaluate and accept cultural differences for the purpose of providing a quality care. Nurses should provide care to all patients and use conscious reflection to evaluate their actions. This would assist to guide the practice of nursing and bring the richness in providing care.
Meaning of Cultural Diversity & Relationship to the Nursing Profession
Culture can be defined as socially transmitted learned behavior. Transportation and aviation development made job market more favorable for mobile population. Professionals move to different states and different countries, making job market global. These people bring not only their families, but also a set of values, beliefs and certain demand towards services, healthcare services included. Cultural diversity is culture represented by a variety of cultures, from different countries, languages, perspectives and views of things. Healthcare systems in large cities provide care to people from all over the world and it becomes vital to learn cultural intricacies of patients in order to provide care for