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Western approach to healthcare relies on several core competencies to care, of which, Cultural Competency is one. In Yoder-Wise (2019, p. 69), Campinha- Bacote defined it as the process in which the healthcare provider continuously strives to achieve the ability to effectively work with the cultural context of a client. It is the expectation that a provider should ensure that all healthcare treatment and care are accessible to all patients, that patients receive respectful, quality care compatible with their cultural health beliefs, and that healthcare members be sensitive to all cultural backgrounds. Without practicing culturally competent care, it can lead to unsafe care and poor patient outcomes (Yoder-Wise, 2019, p. 68).
Culture is an important component to healthcare, and it is vital to understand a patients beliefs about how they view health and the body. There are a few components I would incorporate into my own provider culture. First, Culturally Competent care begins with respect. If I dont hold regard for the inherent value of human life, then I can never be a successful, culturally competent caregiver. The healthcare provider should be willing to reflect on their own personal beliefs and values and be able to look at ourselves critically. Secondly, cultural humility should be employed into a nurses care to put other needs above their own (Yoder-Wise, 2019, p. 64). If I, as a nurse, am not able to set aside on my own preferences and employ cultural humility then satisfactory patient outcomes is not achievable. A few examples of cultural differences are that in a Muslim culture, obtaining a female interpreter for a female patient is vital (Lee, 2010, p. 11). It would be important for the nurse to understand this belief and incorporate it into the patients plan of care. In Chinese culture, they believe in the balance of yin and yang in the body. Lastly, in the Jewish community is important to call the Rabbi to get permission for such things as a C-section or hysterectomy (Lee, 2010, p. 8). Although I may not agree with the aforementioned beliefs, it is my duty to understand and value these cultural components and integrate them into the patients care. In addition, through all these examples, we must remember that the patient is the expert in their own personal history and the nurses are collaborators with their patient. Furthermore, it is important to remember that people of certain ethnic groups might not ascribe to all aspects of their culture due to acculturation or other factors. Therefore, we must not assume and stigmatize people of a certain ethnic group, always assess a patient fully, and make clear that their views and beliefs are a valued component of their care. In conclusion, there are a few ways to combat this in the healthcare setting. A practical method mentioned in Yoder-Wise (2019, p 72) is staff should verbalize their feelings about particular cultures in relationship to personal beliefs.” It would be significant to meet with other healthcare providers who are more familiar with certain cultures or obtain evidence based research on a certain ethnic culture to enhance the care being given. This way, we are enhancing our abilities to provide Culturally Competent care and respecting all patients preferences, values and beliefs. This leads to true patient success.
