Self awareness Flashcards
What is cultural competence?
The gradually developed capacity of nurses to provide safe and quality healthcare to clients with different cultural backgrounds.
Cultural competence is essential for establishing rapport with patients and assessing their needs.
List the most significant aspects of culturally competent care.
- Accepting and respecting racial differences
- Accepting and respecting cultural differences
- Accepting and respecting religious differences
- Promoting social justice in healthcare settings
These aspects enhance patient care and overall satisfaction.
How does cultural competence benefit healthcare?
- Enhances cross-cultural communication
- Decreases health inequalities
- Promotes equality
- Improves access to healthcare services
- Increases health literacy
Culturally competent care can lead to better patient outcomes.
What is self-awareness in nursing?
An intrapersonal and introspective process used to explore and recognize personal, familial, and professional nursing values, social and cultural beliefs, and life experiences.
Self-awareness is foundational for developing cross-cultural therapeutic relationships.
What factors influence nurse-patient interactions?
- Intrapersonal factors
- Interpersonal factors
- Contextual factors
These factors can significantly affect the quality of nursing care.
Define intrapersonal factors.
Factors that relate to the nurse personally, including their own emotional state and experiences.
For example, a stressful day at work can affect interactions with patients.
What are interpersonal factors?
Factors that can affect the nurse’s interactions with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals.
These may include the nurse’s relationships and communication with others.
True or False: Contextual factors are only related to the nurse’s personal experiences.
False
Contextual factors include hidden social, cultural, political, and economic factors influencing nurse-patient relationships.
What does the CULTURE acronym stand for in nursing practice?
- Challenge biases
- Uncover cultural values
- Listen to patients
- Tune into diversity
- Use experiences to improve care
- Respect cultural values
- Evaluate cultural awareness
This acronym helps enhance cultural competence.
Fill in the blank: Self-awareness is integral to _______ nursing care.
[culturally competent]
Recognizing cultural biases prepares nurses to manage them effectively.
How can nurses improve their self-awareness?
- Reflecting on personal biases
- Keeping a diary
- Developing portfolios
- Seeking feedback from patients and colleagues
Reflective practice enhances the ability to provide culturally competent care.
What impact do personal religious and cultural beliefs have on nursing care?
They can affect the ability to care for patients in a culturally competent manner.
For example, a nurse’s disbelief in prayer can hinder support for a patient’s spiritual needs.
What is the importance of understanding patients’ cultural beliefs?
It helps nurses provide better care while respecting patients’ values and differences.
Understanding cultural beliefs can enhance patient satisfaction and adherence to treatment.
