The Effects of Aligning Patients and Nurses from the Same Ethnicity and Cultural Background in Bringing Better Patients’ Clinical Outcome in Disease Management.
Location
Guzman Lecture Hall, Dominican University of California
Start Date
4-20-2017 6:00 PM
End Date
4-20-2017 7:00 PM
Student Type
Undergraduate
Faculty Mentor(s)
Luanne Linnard-Palmer, Ed.D., RN
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
In the current healthcare system, it is important for a nurse to be culturally
sensitive and recognize that cultural effects on the experiences of each individual
that are directly or indirectly related to their health. Patient’s cultural and literary
background have a massive influence on their beliefs and behaviors which leads
to their understanding of the disease process and a better treatment outcome as
a result. Consequently, it is important for the nurses and every healthcare
professional to be sensitive and aware to their patient’s unique language and
culture background, which are key in terms of recognizing the treatment plan
based on their preference. Cultural competence in the healthcare system takes a
very integral part in bringing out the best outcome in patient care. The root cause
of most of cultural communication problems originates from lacking the deeper
level of understanding of patient's culture, values and it’s preferences in the
treatment process.
The Effects of Aligning Patients and Nurses from the Same Ethnicity and Cultural Background in Bringing Better Patients’ Clinical Outcome in Disease Management.
Guzman Lecture Hall, Dominican University of California
In the current healthcare system, it is important for a nurse to be culturally
sensitive and recognize that cultural effects on the experiences of each individual
that are directly or indirectly related to their health. Patient’s cultural and literary
background have a massive influence on their beliefs and behaviors which leads
to their understanding of the disease process and a better treatment outcome as
a result. Consequently, it is important for the nurses and every healthcare
professional to be sensitive and aware to their patient’s unique language and
culture background, which are key in terms of recognizing the treatment plan
based on their preference. Cultural competence in the healthcare system takes a
very integral part in bringing out the best outcome in patient care. The root cause
of most of cultural communication problems originates from lacking the deeper
level of understanding of patient's culture, values and it’s preferences in the
treatment process.