ENHANCING CULTURAL COMPETENCE IN NURSING CARE
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Background: Cultural competence is crucial for nurses to provide top-quality and courteous treatment to patients from all backgrounds. Aim: This research aims to evaluate the cultural competence of nurses by using a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire. Method: A cross-sectional survey was carried out with 200 nurses employed at a major teaching hospital in the United States. The survey consisted of 20 questions that addressed four categories: cultural awareness, cultural knowledge, communication, and attitudes towards cultural diversity. The data were examined using descriptive statistics and inferential tests. Results: The average ratings for cultural awareness, cultural knowledge, communication, and attitudes towards cultural diversity were 3.8, 4.2, 4.1, and 4.4, respectively, on a 5-point scale. Nurses showed a strong grasp of the significance of cultural elements in patient care and had favorable views on cultural diversity. There were opportunities for enhancement in cultural understanding and communication abilities. Conclusion: The results indicate that nurses at this institution possess a rather high degree of cultural competence. There is potential for growth in several areas, including increasing understanding of unique cultural beliefs and practices relating to health and sickness, and improving communication skills to successfully interact with patients from varied cultural backgrounds. Continued initiatives are necessary to enhance cultural competence among nurses in order to guarantee fair healthcare results for all patients.
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