Because culture is an intrinsic part of who a person is, cultural competence is essential for delivering quality nursing care. Cultural considerations at the end of life article. Rumayalexander, edd,rn ofalltheformsofinequality,injusticeinhealth care is the most shocking and inhumane. The second edition of the health care providers handbook on muslim patients was written under the guidance of an. Islam is a way of life that really aims to maintain human dignity in all practices, and most importantly it. Aguide for caring muslim patient nursing and caring for patients are interrelated phenomenon, yet it has a processes and ways of converying among different cultures and religions. Cultural competence in caring for muslim patients request pdf. Identify three practices related to cultural competence. European psychiatric association the stress of migration as well as social factors and changes related to the receiving society may lead to the manifestation of. This document provides information about groups likely to be. If patients are considered as the centre of care by giving due respect to their values, beliefs, culture and viewpoints, nurses as well as the client will be satisfied with the care.
Cultural respect is critical to reducing health disparities and improving access to highquality health care, health care that is respectful of and responsive to the needs of diverse patients. Cultural competence in nursing muslim patients nursing times. Cultural considerations at the end of life to illnesses, such as a hospital visit or a visit to a practitioner, must include the clinical aspect of care as well as the cultural aspect of care. Indepth cultural competence training offers more skills training and wider knowledge of lgbtq health disparities, but some simple changes can be made immediately and signal welcome and safety to lgbtq patients. Delivering highquality care to muslim patients involves having an awareness of the ramifications of the islamic faith and islamic beliefs. Cultural competence does not mean endorsing anothers beliefs, but simply making room in your world for that person to hold their beliefs. The most popular and most well studied type of cultural competence intervention is cultural competency training for healthcare providers. Ethnogeriatrics and cultural competence for nursing practice. This article has an associated continuing education component. Cultural respect national institutes of health nih. Creating a safe or effective encounter in a healthcareclassroom environment, supervision session or teaching situation is a responsibility for the nurse or educator. Describe the definition of cultural competence and identify how its five constructs contribute to the process of becoming culturally competent.
Epa guidance on cultural competence training pdf 26 february 2015 publisher. Their theorist, leininger, will explain cultural care diversity and universality theorymodel. Cultural competence is defined as the ability of providers and organizations to effectively deliver health care services that meet the social, cultural, and linguistic needs of patients. These patients may experience low selfesteem, bullying, depression, anxiety, or posttraumatic stress disorder. Respecting the religious and cultural needs of patients.
Conceptual model for this study, a conceptual model was synthesized from multiple theoretical models in the medical. This article provides a framework for understanding how muslim identity, and the current social and political contexts in which it is shaped, affects the health of muslims in the uk and the us, and the quality of health care they receive. Culturally competent nursing care and promoting diversity in our nursing workforce ce written and spoken language, country where childhood was spent, current circle of friends, and pride in cultural. Increasing cultural competence with lgbtq patients.
This is especially true for nurses and other direct care staff who. In the process of patient caring in diverse community, it is necessary to avoid stereotyping, generalizing patients and use of assumption. Cultural competence in the care of muslim patients and their. The field of transcultural nursing and cultural competence was founded in the united states in the 1950s in response to an increased awareness of cultural diversity arising from immigration. Delivering highquality care to muslim patients involves having an awareness of the. The literature has identified the influence of religious beliefs and cultural values on muslim patients notions of healing. Several nursing interventions will directly improve the care of lgbtq patients. Healthcare workers at all levels must have a certain level of cultural competence to adequately care for patients. However, sometimes a difference in values and beliefs can lead to moral and ethical conflicts between the patient, family and the nurse srivastava, 2007.
Cultural competence and cultural safety in nursing education. A good way to think about cultural competency is through practicing cultural humility. Delivering highquality care to muslim patients involves. Providing culturally competent care to muslim women culturalink. A lifelong endeavor, cultural competence is a continuous learning process of sensitivity, respect, and understanding of others diversity. Delivering highquality care to muslim patients involves having an awareness of the ramifications of the islamic faith and. Important differences include diet, ideas of modesty, privacy, touch restriction, and alcohol intake restriction.
When developed and implemented as a framework, cultural respect enables systems, agencies, and groups of professionals to function effectively to. In the process of patient caring in diverse community, it is necessary to avoid. Cultural competence in the care of muslim patients and their ncbi. This thesis will highlight some of the key components of cultural competence and its importance within health care. The purpose of this document is to help staff understand more fully and appreciate the religious and cultural needs of all for whom they care. Cultural competence is a set of congruent behaviors, attitudes, and policies that come together in a system, agency or among professionals that enables effective work in crosscultural situations. Health care providers handbook on muslim patients second. The muslim community is experiencing social exclusion social exclusion correlates with mental health problems related to their cultural and religious identity. Culturally competent care includes knowledge, attitudes, and skills that support caring for people across different languages and cultures. Cultural competence is a process of respect for cultural values and religious beliefs, skill.
Culturally competent care of muslim patients national. Examine common situations in womens health that require culturally appropriate assessment and nursing. Two general approaches have been used in creating educational interventions to address cultural competence. Providing culturally competent care to muslim women human resources in 2015, there were 3. Cultural considerations at the end of life cultural onsiderations. Promising practices for education and healthcare duration. The islamic faith can influence decisionmaking, family dynamics, health practices, and risks and the use of healthcare.
It is important for nurse practitioners to understand their. Scroll down to read the article or download a printfriendly pdf here. Cultural competency in nursing practice is the cornerstone of providing superior care for people of all cultures. A framework for first nations, inuit and metis nursing. To start, nurses must understand that lgbtq identities. The handbook aimed to the handbook aimed to help health care providers understand the religious beliefs and practices of muslims that could affect health care, and. The patients we care for come from a wide variety of religious and cultural backgrounds. Also, it will address a key model that will help explain the ideas of cultural competence.
In sweden an interest in transcultural nursing and cultural competence has emerged only recently and therefore knowledge in this area is quite sparse. Providing culturally appropriate care to american muslims with. Nurses need to understand the implications of spiritual and cultural values for clinical practice. Culturally competent nursing care and promoting diversity in. This monograph provides methods for hospitals to improve their efforts to ensure that all patients are receiving the same high quality healthcare. The need for cultural competence in home care is growing as americas population becomes more diverse and as more seniors choose to age in place. Practice parameter for cultural competence in child and adolescent psychiatric practice.
The information in this want to know more section is organized according to the following major components of the nursing process. Abstract rassool gh 2015 cultural competence in nursing muslim patients. Identify the importance of cultural competence for nurses in a multicultural society. Cultural competence in nursing ki open archive home. Health care providers handbook on muslim patients second edition.
The practitioners are wellplaced to promote interconnections between patient culture, health literacy and language with the aim to improve health outcomes for culturally diverse patients. As a result, the care of muslim patients provides challenges for many non muslim healthcare providers. Cultural competence in mental health mental illness. G hussein rassool is head of department, faculty of psychology, islamic online university, and executive director and clinical consultant, sakina counselling institute and research. In addition, the emergence of radical extremism and the resulting media coverage have magnified this problem. Muslim patients believe illness, suffering, pain, and dying as a test from god, and perceive illness as a trial by which ones sins are removed.
Culturally competent care for muslim patients diversityrx. Cultural competence in caring for muslim patients is designed for nurses and allied healthcare professionals. Of the eight concepts developed, six are presented as core competencies and two serve as foundational structures or processes supportive of aboriginal nursing education. Nursing literature provides minimal coverage when it comes to integrating linguistic and cultural considerations into the nursing practice. This research will emphasize and analyze the experiences of muslim women in the canadian healthcare system, specifically in ontario. Culturally competent care for muslim patients markkula. Clinical journal of oncology nursing volume 20, number 1 editorial.
Health care providers handbook on muslim patients second edition 2010. This collection of reflections and case studies focuses on the challenges that can confront muslims in american health care settings. Culturally competent nursing care duquesne university. They should be aware of the need for modesty and privacy, the appropriate use of touch, dietary requirements and use of medications.
It offers a deeper insight into ways in which the islamic faith is intertwined with patient care, and explores approaches with which to effectively address the varying healthcare requirements of a growing and diverse muslim community. First theorists, campinhabacote 2008, will explain the model of cultural competence. Pdf cultural competence in nursing muslim patients researchgate. Cultural competence in counseling the muslim patient. Health care providers handbook on muslim patients queensland. Other barriers may be due to the complexity of the health care system and the lack of culturally competent medical services and professionals. Ensuring cultural safety in nurse education nursing times. Pdf abstract rassool gh 2015 cultural competence in nursing muslim patients. How to strengthen cultural competence in nursing practice.
The extent to which learning or care feels safe can only be judged by the recipient, as the experience is subjective. Muslim patients as a quickreference tool for health workers when caring for muslim patients. Each fictional case study was developed based on personal interviews with doctors, nurses, social workers and chaplains and includes a commentary so that users can learn new skills and strategies to increase cultural competence. Cultural competence in the care of muslim patients and. Cultural competence is a term that has been saturated in the news, in journals, and in the learning arena.
Islam is a way of life that really aims to maintain human dignity in all practices, and most importantly it aims to preserve life at all costs. Meeting the healthcare needs of american muslims june 2011 describes how these beliefs impact healthcareseeking practices, and recommends accommodations that can improve the healthcare experience of american muslim patients. Feb 15, 2017 cultural respect is critical to reducing health disparities and improving access to highquality health care, health care that is respectful of and responsive to the needs of diverse patients. Cultural competence is a journey, not a destination. Improving cultural competence to reduce health disparities. The material in this section is part of a larger project by the markkula center for applied ethics on culturally competent care. Muslim patients and health disparities in the uk and the us. In depth cultural competence training offers more skills training and wider knowledge of lgbtq health disparities, but some simple changes can be made immediately and signal welcome and safety to lgbtq patients. Request pdf cultural competence in caring for muslim patients to meet the care needs of todays diverse patient community, healthcare professionals must learn to care in environments.
Delivering highquality care to patients of the muslim faith requires an understanding of the differences in cultural and spiritual values. Second theorist, giger and davidhizar talks about the model of transcultural nursing. Islam attaches significant important to health, so taking care of ones health is a religious. Advancing effective communication, cultural competence, and patient and familycentered care promotes communication and cultural competence. Cultural competency training resources national center for cultural competence, georgetown university.
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