Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity Flashcards
the theory of culture care diversity and universality
First developed by Madeleine Leininger in the 1950s, but not published
until the 1980s.
* Assists nurses in planning and providing culturally appropriate nursing
care.
* Proposes that nurses will encounter clients with different races, religions,
socioeconomic statuses, disabilities, ages, sexualities, gender identities,
health disparities, health equities, and vulnerabilities as part of
transcultural nursing care.
what is Leininger’s Sunrise Enabler
- Leininger’s Sunrise Enabler is a
cultural assessment tool that
provides a visual portrayal of
elements within her larger theory to
assist nurses and other health care
providers in providing culturally
congruent care that enhances the
health and well-being of all clients
at all stages of life.
culture is defined as
- The integration of human behaviors including communication, language, actions,
beliefs, values, customs, and institutions of racial, religious, social, and ethnic groups.
what role does culture play in the client’s life
- A major part of all clients’ lives.
- Has the ability to impact not only
the way that clients live their lives,
but also how they perceive and
receive health, illness, and health
care
what is cultural awareness and why is knowing our own bias good
- Cultural awareness involves being
able and willing to investigate and
understand differences between
perceptions, beliefs, traditions, and
values within the nurse’s own
culture, as well as cultures different
from their own. - Knowing our own bias can
enhance our cultural awareness
and in turn help us to take better
care of clients.
what is cultural diversity
- Occurs within and among cultural groups.
- Impacted by variables such a age, sexual orientation, culture, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status.
- Can increase the chance of
miscommunication between clients and nurses.
what is cultural competence
- Occurs within and among cultural groups.
- Impacted by variables such as age, sexual orientation, culture, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status.
- Can increase the chance of
miscommunication between clients and nurses.
EMIC versus ETIC
- Emic knowledge and etic knowledge helps nurses understand the cultural needs and
views of individuals regarding their culture, which helps assist in competence and holistic care. - EMIC - a cultural insider’s viewpoint of a culture
- ETIC - an outsider’s viewpoint of a culture
equality versus equity
- Health equity is defined as attaining the highest level of health for all individuals.
- Health equality is the distribution of the same resources, including opportunities, to all individuals within a population.
define health disparities
involve health
outcomes that may be greater or
lesser among different
socioeconomic populations
define vulnerable populations
are the groups of people at higher risk for poor outcomes from barriers to social, economic, and environmental resources, including limitations due to illness or disability
what is LGBTQIA+
Nurses encounter clients with various sexualities and gender identities.
* Transgender clients include those who relate or identify with a gender not corresponding with their biological sex.
* Sexual minority groups include clients who identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual, and can also include clients who are questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity.
what are inclusion, equity, and diversity with the nursing practice
it is fundamental to the nursing practice
how can we provide better care to clients
- By understanding and applying these concepts of equity, inclusion, and belonging, we can provide better care to
all clients, regardless of their background.
what should we all strive to do as nurses
- We should all strive to be culturally competent nurses who advocate for health
equity and respect the diversity of our clients
