CULTURAL DIFFERENCES the language barrier and need to use a interpreter to provide

quality care. Educating themselves about different patient

A culturally competent practitioner and a role model for others by populations' cultural norms, customs, and healthcare practices.
becoming
2.Cultural Encounters: Gaining direct experience and exposure
* Aware of and sensitive to own culture-based preferences to diverse patient populations to improve their cultural
*Willing to explore own biases and values competence.
* Knowledgeable about other cultures
*Respectful of and sensitive to diversity among individuals 3.Cultural Desire: A willingness and motivation to understand
*skilled using culturally sensitive intervention strategies. and embrace cultural diversity to provide culturally competent
care. If the elderly patient has an apraxia and is confuse about
Cultural differences in the nursing profession encompass the medications. Making time to listen to their patients, ask
variations in values, beliefs, practices, and healthcare questions, validate their concerns, willing to understand them in
expectations among patients from diverse cultural backgrounds. any ways will help the healthcare practitioner to improve.
These differences can manifest in various ways, such as
differences in communication styles, expressions of pain,
attitudes towards healthcare providers, and treatment
preferences. Nurses must recognize and respect these
distinctions to provide culturally sensitive care. Cultural
competence is essential, as it enables nurses to adapt their
approach, foster trust, and ensure patient-centered care that
aligns with individual cultural needs, ultimately promoting better
health outcomes and patient satisfaction while reducing
healthcare disparities.

PROBLEMS

1. Cultural Awareness and skills: Being aware of their own

cultural biases and prejudices to ensure they don't influence their
patient care negatively. This includes communication skills that
are culturally sensitive, such as using interpreters when
necessary and adapting care plans to align with cultural beliefs. If
the patient speaks limited english, the nurse needs to be aware of