Cultural competence in health care practice

https://doi.org/10.21744/ijhms.v2n1.2258

Authors

  • Yousef Fehaid Hawas Aishammari KSA National Guard Health Affairs, Saudi Arabia
  • Mudi Naif Alharbi KSA, National Guard Health Affairs, Saudi Arabia
  • Huda Fawaz Alanazi KSA, National Guard Health, Nursing, Saudi Arabi
  • Bandar Khulaif Aldhahawi KSA, National Guard Health Affairs, Saudi Arabia
  • Fahad Mohammed Alshammari KSA, National Guard Health Affairs, Saudi Arabia
  • Rawaf Hussain Alsuwaydan KSA National Guard Health Affairs, Saudi Arabia
  • Saad Ghanem Alenezi KSA, National Guard Health Affairs, Saudi Arabia
  • Bandar Awad Alshammari KSA, National Guard Health Affairs, Saudi Arabia
  • Rikan Mashan Alshammari KSA, National Guard Health Affairs, Saudi Arabia
  • Brahim Madhour Alshammari KSA, National Guard Health Affairs, Saudi Arabia
  • Afnan Mohammed Bin Jabal KSA, National Guard Health Affairs, Saudi Arabia
  • Enas Salem Rasheed Alruwaili KSA, National Guard Health Affair, Saudi Arabia

Keywords:

cultural competence, diversity, healthcare disparities, multiculturalism, synthesizing

Abstract

Cultural competence in health practice is essential for providing quality healthcare in diverse and multicultural societies, This research explores the significance of cultural competence in nursing practice, education, and policy. It examines the challenges faced by nurses in delivering culturally competent care and identifies strategies to enhance cultural competence within the nursing profession. Additionally, the research investigates the impact of cultural competence on patient outcomes, satisfaction, and healthcare disparities. By synthesizing existing literature and empirical evidence, this study aims to contribute to the advancement of cultural competence training and implementation in nursing practice, ultimately improving healthcare delivery for individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.

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Published

2019-01-15

How to Cite

Aishammari, Y. F. H., Alharbi, M. N., Alanazi, H. F., Aldhahawi, B. K., Alshammari, F. M., Alsuwaydan, R. H., Alenezi, S. G., Alshammari, B. A., Alshammari, R. M., Alshammari, B. M., Jabal, A. M. B., & Alruwaili, E. S. R. (2019). Cultural competence in health care practice. International Journal of Health & Medical Sciences, 2(1), 45-54. https://doi.org/10.21744/ijhms.v2n1.2258

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2019): International Journal of Health & Medical Sciences

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