Transcultural Nursing (AI)

75 vocabulary flashcards covering key terms from the lecture notes on transcultural nursing.

Transcultural Nursing

Comparative study of cultures for healthcare practices to provide culturally competent and congruent care amid increasing cultural diversity.

Culture Care Theory

Madeleine Leininger’s theory that guides culturally congruent care in nursing.

Sunrise Model

Leininger’s framework illustrating cultural factors shaping care and guiding interventions.

Cultural Competence

Ability to deliver care with awareness, knowledge, skill, and desire, including self-reflection and patient-centered communication.

Cultural Sensitivity

Respect for diverse cultural beliefs and practices in clinical care.

Cultural Imposition

Imposing one’s own cultural beliefs on patients rather than adapting care.

Cultural Preservation

Maintaining and supporting patients’ cultural beliefs and practices during care.

Cultural Accommodation

Modifying care to fit patients’ cultural needs and preferences.

Cultural Repatterning

Facilitating changes in cultural patterns to improve health outcomes.

Culturally Congruent Care

Care that aligns with a patient’s cultural values, beliefs, and practices.

Awareness

Recognition of one’s own and others’ cultural beliefs in nursing.

Knowledge

Understanding of different cultural beliefs and practices relevant to healthcare.

Skill

Clinical abilities applied in culturally appropriate ways.

Desire

Motivation to engage in culturally competent care.

Self-Reflection

Ongoing examination of personal biases and attitudes in practice.

Patient-Centered Communication

Communication focused on the patient’s needs, preferences, and values.

Cultural Assessments

Systematic evaluation of a patient’s cultural background, beliefs, and needs.

Language Barriers

Obstacles to clear communication due to language differences.

Stereotyping

Overgeneralized beliefs about a cultural group that can bias care.

Bias

Prejudicial attitudes that influence judgment and care.

Time Constraints

Limited time to provide culturally responsive care.

Limited Training Resources

Insufficient educational materials or opportunities for transcultural training.

Cultural Mediator

Nurse who facilitates communication and reconciliation of cultural differences.

Patient Advocate

Nurse who represents and protects the patient’s rights and preferences.

Health Educator

Nurse who provides culturally appropriate health information to patients.

Interpreter of Cultural Values in Care Planning

Nurse who translates patients’ cultural beliefs into care plans.

Global Demand for Transcultural Nurses

Rising need due to global migration and diverse populations; essential in reducing health disparities.

International Health Missions

Nursing assignments in international humanitarian or mission settings.

Refugee Camps

Care settings serving refugees from multiple cultures.

Disaster Zones

Emergency care environments where cultural sensitivity is critical.

Hospitals and Clinics

Common settings where transcultural nurses work.

Community Health Centers

Local facilities focusing on culturally appropriate care.

Key Roles of Transcultural Nurses

Roles include cultural mediator, patient advocate, health educator, and more.

Work Challenges in Multicultural Setting

Language barriers, misunderstandings, ethical dilemmas, and adaptation to new norms.

Ethical Dilemmas

Moral conflicts arising from cultural differences in care.

Adjustment to New Cultural Norms

Nurses’ adaptation to unfamiliar cultural expectations in work.

Benefits of Transcultural Nursing Employment

Diverse experience, broader cultural understanding, personal and professional growth, leadership opportunities.

Diverse Work Experience

Exposure to work in multiple settings and cultures.

Broader Cultural Understanding

In-depth awareness of diverse beliefs and practices influencing care.

Personal and Professional Growth

Growth in skills, empathy, and career advancement.

Leadership in Global Health

Opportunity to lead international health initiatives.

Terms of Employment / Employment Conditions

Definitions of wages, hours, benefits, safety, and cultural considerations; varies by country.

Wages

Compensation for work; varies by location, demand, experience; may include hazard pay.

Hours

Work hours and shift patterns, including rotating, night, weekend, and holiday duties.

Benefits

Additional compensation or services offered in contracts, such as housing or travel.

Safety

Workplace safety standards and risk management.

Cultural Considerations

Cultural beliefs and practices that influence care decisions.

Rotating Shifts

Shifts that rotate to cover 24-hour care.

10 or 12 hours

Standard shifts in acute care

Standard shift

8-hour shifts

Night Shifts

Evening to morning duties in some schedules.

Weekend Duties

Assignment of weekend work.

Holidays

Duty requirements during holidays.

Culturally Influenced Scheduling

Scheduling shaped by religious practices, family duties, and gender norms.

Hazard Pay

Extra pay for high-risk or dangerous assignments.

Temporary Employment

Limited-duration employment rather than permanent.

Contractual Employment

Work under a contract with defined terms.

Permanent Employment

Ongoing full-time employment.

Relocation Clauses

Contract terms about moving to new locations for work.

Workplace Environment

Setting with diversity, cultural sensitivity, and collaboration.

Diverse Healthcare Teams

Teams composed of people from different cultural backgrounds.

Patient Autonomy

Respect for a patient’s right to make decisions about their care.

Cultural Sensitivity in Communication

Use of respectful, culturally appropriate language and interactions.

Ethical and Legal Obligations

Obligations to follow host country laws and ethical standards in care.

Consent

Permission to treatment respecting autonomy and culture.

Confidentiality

Protection of patient privacy and information.

Treatment Standards

Ethical and appropriate treatment practices across cultures.

Health and Safety Conditions

Risks and safety measures in healthcare work.

PPE

Personal protective equipment used for safety.

Rest Periods and Breaks

Scheduled breaks essential for well-being.

Sleep and Recovery in Shift Work

Sleep quality and recovery necessary for cognitive function on shifts.

Legal Protections and Rights

Legal protections available for workers, including migrant protections.

Labor Laws

Laws governing wages, hours, safety, and terms of employment.

Migrant Nurses Protections

Legal protections specific to migrant health workers.

Work-Life Balance Across Cultures

Cultural differences in balancing work and personal life.

ILO Standards

International Labour Organization conventions supporting decent work, freedom of association, collective bargaining, and safety.

UDHR

Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognizing the right to work, rest, and fair treatment.