Culturally Competent Communication Analysis
Dorcas Kamau posted a new comment on the thread Lesson 1 Discussion for NURS612Z2 - Population Health (Spring 2016):
Culturally Competent Communication: Advance practice nurses need to develop culturally competent communication skills in order to build a trusting relationship with culturally diverse patients. This is important in order to obtain valid health information and perform culture based physical assessment. Advanced cultural communication skills, knowledge and awareness will eliminate stereotyping patients which will promote patient centered care and outcome. The communication skills involved include verbal and nonverbal skills that reflect respect and concern for the patient's wellbeing (Giger, 2013). Nurses should also assess factors
that create barriers to communication and develop interventions that will assist the individual in accessing health care. For example, if a patient's primary language is foreign, the advanced practice nurse will find a qualified interpreter who is knowledgeable of the patient's language and who is also aware o privacy policies. Another example would be for a nurse to respect the patient's preference in regards to personal space, eye contact, hand shakes and gestures. These strategies are the key to promoting health diverse population and provide culturally competent care. Ongoing education and training: Advanced practice nurses should develop continuing education and training programs that increase their knowledge and awareness of different cultures. By doing so, health professionals will be adequately prepared to perform a culturally based health assessment and develop culture specific interventions that will result in optimal health care and positive outcome. According to Douglas et al. (2011), ongoing education and training in culturally competent care encompasses knowledge of the individual or the community's cultural values and beliefs. Douglas, M. K., Pierce, J. U., Rosenkoetter, M., Pacquiao, D., Callister, L. C., Hattar-Pollara, M., & ... Purnell, L. (2011). Standards of Practice for Culturally Competent Nursing Care: 2011 Update. Journal Of Transcultural Nursing, 22(4), 317-333. doi:10.1177/1043659611412965 Chicago/Turabian: Author-Date Reference List Giger, J. N. (2013). Transcultural nursing: Assessment & intervention (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby.
Culturally Competent Communication: Advance practice nurses need to develop culturally competent communication skills in order to build a trusting relationship with culturally diverse patients. This is important in order to obtain valid health information and perform culture based physical assessment. Advanced cultural communication skills, knowledge and awareness will eliminate stereotyping patients which will promote patient centered care and outcome. The communication skills involved include verbal and nonverbal skills that reflect respect and concern for the patient's wellbeing (Giger, 2013). Nurses should also assess factors
that create barriers to communication and develop interventions that will assist the individual in accessing health care. For example, if a patient's primary language is foreign, the advanced practice nurse will find a qualified interpreter who is knowledgeable of the patient's language and who is also aware o privacy policies. Another example would be for a nurse to respect the patient's preference in regards to personal space, eye contact, hand shakes and gestures. These strategies are the key to promoting health diverse population and provide culturally competent care. Ongoing education and training: Advanced practice nurses should develop continuing education and training programs that increase their knowledge and awareness of different cultures. By doing so, health professionals will be adequately prepared to perform a culturally based health assessment and develop culture specific interventions that will result in optimal health care and positive outcome. According to Douglas et al. (2011), ongoing education and training in culturally competent care encompasses knowledge of the individual or the community's cultural values and beliefs. Douglas, M. K., Pierce, J. U., Rosenkoetter, M., Pacquiao, D., Callister, L. C., Hattar-Pollara, M., & ... Purnell, L. (2011). Standards of Practice for Culturally Competent Nursing Care: 2011 Update. Journal Of Transcultural Nursing, 22(4), 317-333. doi:10.1177/1043659611412965 Chicago/Turabian: Author-Date Reference List Giger, J. N. (2013). Transcultural nursing: Assessment & intervention (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby.