Cultural Competence in Nursing

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to cultural competence in nursing, highlighting the importance of understanding cultural influences on healthcare.

Culturally Responsive Care

Healthcare that integrates the cultural beliefs of clients, promoting trust and client-centeredness.

Cultural Competence

A lifelong process of applying evidence-based nursing in accordance with the cultural values, beliefs, and practices of clients.

Cultural Humility

An attitude of humility and respect towards individuals of other cultures that challenges one’s own cultural biases.

Holism

Approach in nursing that considers the physical, mental, spiritual, cultural, and social needs of clients.

Subculture

A smaller group within a larger culture, often identified by specific interests, occupations, or social factors.

Assimilation

The process of adopting and conforming to the practices of a cultural group, potentially losing one's original cultural identity.

Cultural Sensitivity

Being aware and accepting of different cultural practices and beliefs, and avoiding judgments.

Health Disparities

Differences in health outcomes that result from entrenched economic, social, or environmental disadvantages.

Social Determinants of Health

Nonmedical factors that influence health outcomes, including environment, education, and socioeconomic status.

Intersectionality

Concept describing the overlapping of multiple cultural identities that shape an individual’s experiences.

Culturally Congruent Practice

Nursing care that aligns with the cultural values and beliefs of health care consumers.

Patient’s Bill of Rights

A document safeguarding a patient's rights regarding treatment, dignity, and comfort in healthcare settings.