NUR 505 Module 1 Assignment 2 Cultural Competence in Nursing: Hispanic/Latino Community

• NUR 505 Module 1 Assignment 2 Cultural Competence in Nursing: Hispanic/Latino Community.

Introduction

• Significance of cultural competence.
• Grasping the expectations arising from patients.
• Facilitating two-way communication or exchanges.
• Increasing trust and rapport.
• Insights on the Hispanic/ Latino Community.

Background Information on the Hispanic/Latino Community

• Diverse cultural practices guide – and often dictate – health-related behaviours and practices.
• Social norms greatly stress family and community support systems.
• Common health beliefs and practices include both traditional and alternative medicine.
• Family functioning is a key driver in making healthcare decisions.
• Language preference is usually Spanish.

Preparing for the Interview

• Choosing a Cultural Community of Hispanic/Latino Origin.
• Understanding the traditions and ethos of the culture.
• Crafting thoughtful, culturally competent inquiries.
• Seeking prior agreement of an interview with the participant.
• Arranging details for the interview.

Conducting the Interview

• Gaining permission from the audience before the interview starts.
• Deciding on the interview location, i.e. physical/virtual.
• Putting forth already set queries politely and gently.
• Pay attention and jot down relevant information during the discussion.
• Honouring the confidentiality and personal beliefs of the respondent.

Interview Questions

• What are the cultural health practices you follow?
• How do cultural attitudes influence health decisions?
• What difficulties do you encounter in the healthcare environment?

NUR 505 Module 1 Assignment 2 Cultural Competence in Nursing: Hispanic/Latino Community

• What do you think healthcare professionals can do to serve your community better?
• How does your culture perceive language and communication about your healthcare services?

Key Insights from the Interview

• Put more emphasis on the inclusion of family in healthcare choices.
• A combination of traditional medicine and modern medicine is a popular.
• Trust and relationship with the health service provider are critical factors.
• Barriers in communication make it challenging to access some healthcare services.
• Cultural beliefs impacting health-seeking behavior.

Impact of Preconceptions or Stereotypes

• Recognize and tackle prejudices present in the use of healthcare services.
• Contemplate the effects of generalizing on the treatment given to patients.
• Train nurses to be sensitive to cultural diversity in every dimension of their work.

Cultural Factors Impacting Healthcare

• A person’s family structure dictates healthcare decisions.
• Cultural norms around treatment choice are held.
• A lack of a common tongue inhibits interactions with the providers of health services.
• Healthcare providers’ trust impacts compliance with prescribed therapy.

Adapting Nursing Practice

• Make sure to provide patients with educational materials in their preferred language.
• Be sensitive to cultural values in the design of treatment plans.
• Involve relatives in the patient’s healthcare conversations.
• Employ interpreters or use bilingual personnel for language assistance.
• Establish trust using respectful, empathetic communication.

Conclusion

• Summary of cultural information obtained from the interview.
• Improving patient relations through cultural understanding.
• Nursing multicultural competence: why is it necessary?
• Sensitivity and commitment to continuous professional development.

References

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