Providing culturally appropriate care: A literature review

Williamson, Moira; Harrison, Lindsey

doi:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2009.12.012

Cited by 149 publications

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“…The findings of this review highlight the need for cultural competency education, training and support and concurs with other literature where nurses have identified similar needs, such as in Australia (Cioffi, 2005). In order to teach midwives to incorporate cultural sensitivity into their practice, several authors have argued that education that focuses on structural factors that affect health status such as social position rather than on individual behaviours, is more effective (Manderson & Allotey, 2003;Williamson & Harrison, 2010).…”

Section: Cultural Competencies For Midwivessupporting

confidence: 78%

Evidence to inform education, training and supportive work environments for midwives involved in the care of women with female genital mutilation: A review of global experience

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Objective: to identify how midwives in low and middle income countries (LMIC) and high income countries (HIC) care for women with female genital mutilation (FGM), their perceived challenges and what professional development and workplace strategies might better support midwives to provide appropriate quality care.Design: an integrative review involving a narrative synthesis of the literature was undertaken to include peer reviewed research literature published between 2004 and 2014.Findings: ten papers were included in the review, two from LMIC and eight from HIC. A lack of technical knowledge and limited cultural competency was identified, as well as socioͲcultural challenges in the abandonment process of the practice, particularly in LMIC settings. Training in the area of FGM was limited. One study reported the outcomes of an education initiative that was found to be beneficial.Key conclusions: professional education and training, a working environment supported by guidelines and responsive policy and community education, are necessary to enable midwives to improve the care of women with FGM and advocate against the practice.Implications for practice: Improved opportunities for midwives to learn about FGM and receive advice and support, alongside opportunities for collaborative practice in contexts that enable the effective reporting of FGM to authorities, may be beneficial and require further investigation.

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Section: Cultural Competencies For Midwivessupporting

confidence: 78%

Evidence to inform education, training and supportive work environments for midwives involved in the care of women with female genital mutilation: A review of global experience

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“…The theory set out that this concept contributed to a better quality service and to the promotion of the well-being of individuals and communities. The cultural competent care concept was further reinforced by many papers published internationally and the recommendation of international organizations governing nursing practice in North America, Europe and Australia (AWHONN, 2004;Chenowethm et al, 2006;Cooper et al, 2007;Bloomer and Al-Mutair, 2013;Williamsona and Harrison 2013;Mohamed et al, 2014). The latter illustrated the significance of cultural sensitivity in nursing care and cited cultural sensitivity as a quality indicator in some organizations and as a requirement of nursing practice and a core knowledge area for baccalaureate-prepared Science Publications IJRN nurses (NSWH, 2003;ANCI, 2001;AWHONN, 2004;(AACN, 1998).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Experience of Overseas Nurses Caring for Muslim Patients in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Uae: A Qualitative Study

AlYateem¹,

Al‐Yateem²

2014

International Journal of Research in Nursing

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Cultural competence in nursing care has always been emphasized and recommended as a quality indicator and a core knowledge requirement for all nurses. However, the provision of such culturally competent care can only be achieved when patients' cultural values and systems are known to the nurses and used appropriately to inform their practices. This study will help to reveal the different components of nurses' experiences while caring for patients from Islamic culture. This will inform the practice of service planners, managers and educators in designing interventions that address the needs of these nurses, hopefully making the nursing service more satisfying for both the nurses and the patients. A qualitative exploratory research design utilizing written narratives was used within this study. The study revealed three themes and five subthemes. The main themes were: (1) Right to practice Vs impact on care: A matter of balance; (2) Islamic principles: Nurses' knowledge; and (3) Broken lines of contact with social systems and patients. Most of participants have demonstrated insufficient knowledge and experience of Islamic principles which cannot aid them in providing culturally competent nursing care. It has also revealed that nurses should further recognize religion as an important part of the healing process and not as a factor that negatively impacts their role and hinders patient care.

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“…The fieldwork provided a glimpse of what it would be like to "go native" (Munhall, 2011, p. 285) for a time among the Roman Italian people. Many of the approaches to gaining cultural knowledge are focused on cognitive aspects and fail to account for diversity within groups (Williamson & Harrison, 2010). This fieldwork was a beginning point to explore the Italian culture in general, and as more time was spent in the field, the researchers grew in their understanding of this cultural group as they encountered Italians of all ages and socioeconomic levels.…”

Section: Implications For Future Practice and Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%