Category: Culture

Cultural competence refers to being able to communicate successfully with individuals from cultures that are different from other people. Cultural Sensitivity refers to having an understanding of other people’s cultures, being aware that they exist, and embracing them for who they are. Both cultural competency and sensitivity enable individuals to engage with one another without…

Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Ethical Perspective of Inquiry Cultural Perspective of Inquiry Conclusion References Abstract The outbreak of COVID-19 is associated with the shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supply in hospitals. This problem should be analyzed from ethical and cultural perspectives. From the ethical perspective, it is necessary to determine obstacles affecting the…

Culture plays a significant role in shaping what is considered normal and abnormal behavior. Different cultures have different norms and values, and these norms and values influence what is considered appropriate or inappropriate behavior. For example, in some cultures, expressing emotion openly is considered normal, while in others it is not (Lewis-Fernández & Kirmayer, 2019).…

As a matter of fact, organizational factors play a highly essential role in the implementation and change of strategies, policies, and action plans in healthcare settings and determine their success. Thus, understanding and addressing organizational culture (OC) have become essential for achieving improved healthcare performance. This work aims to investigate the importance of OC for…

Table of Contents Filipino’s History in Relation to the US Giger and Davidhizar Assessment Model Planning for Culturally Congruent Health Care Conclusion References Nurses and other health providers should be adequately prepared to offer culturally competent care to patients from diverse ethnic backgrounds. Giger and Davidhizar’s transcultural assessment model was developed to guide nursing students…

Notably, Dr. Leininger’s discovery of her culture care diversity and universality theory, often known as the culture care theory (CCT), was one of her most fundamental and distinctive achievements. She was confident that cross-cultural nursing care might result in significant, therapeutic health and healing results (Smith, 2015). As she established the theory, Dr. Leininger selected…

Table of Contents Preliminary Matter Introduction Relationship between equity, culture, diversity, and cultural competence Elements and principles of cultural competence Policies and guidelines related to cultural competence in health services Culturally safe professional practice Recommendations Conclusion Reference List Preliminary Matter Cultural diversity has become critical for many organizations, including medical institutions. This issue is extremely…

Table of Contents Introduction Analysis Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The wedding is a special date in the lives of both a Bride and a Groom. This ceremony is present in different cultures. Traditionally, in American society, a white wedding is commonly spread. The ceremony got its name due to the color of a Bride’s dress…

With every passing year, the population of the United States is becoming more ethnically and culturally diverse. As the number of minority groups is continuously growing, cultural competence should be applied in all spheres of life. Cultural competence is essential in the health service as competent care is based on the principles of human rights…

Table of Contents Introduction Forced Moralization as an Ethical Health Promotion-Related Issue Conclusion References Introduction Nursing is a healthcare specialty dedicated to assisting individuals, families, and societies in achieving, maintaining, or regaining maximum health and quality of life. Since nurses’ practice is primarily focused on patients, nursing ethics provides a framework to support them in…