Cultural competence
Topic: Community health
The ability to give effective care to people of different cultures with respect for their values, beliefs and practices. It involves awareness of one's own culture and biases, cultural knowledge, communication skills and tailoring care to the person. Cultural humility frames this as a lifelong process of self-reflection and learning from each client. Ask each client about their own beliefs and preferences rather than assuming.
- Also known as:
- Culturally competent care, Cultural humility
- In Turkish:
- Kültürel yeterlilik
What does Cultural competence mean?
Cultural competence is part of the Community health topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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