Preparing culturally competent practitioners is critical, and evaluating the effect of
experiences intended to move students toward cultural competence is important. This …

People who are clinically competent are also often assumed to be culturally competent.
Whereas clinical competence is increasingly judged on the outcome measures and …

AIM This study examined how one pre-licensure baccalaureate nursing program at a public
university in the southeastern United States integrated concepts and issues of culture and …

Purpose With the ever-changing cultural makeup of society, the ability to deliver culturally
appropriate healthcare is essential. An educational method aimed at increasing cultural …

In recent years, the concept of “culture” has captured the imagination of a broad cross
section of health care providers and policy makers. An increasingly diverse and multicultural …

Background and Purpose. Given the changing demographics of the United States, it is
important for Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) education programs to address how best to …

The importance of cultural competence in health care has been more acknowledged since
modern societies are becoming increasingly multi-cultural. Research evidence shows that …

Abstract Background In its 2002 publication Unequal Treatment: Confronting Racial and
Ethnic Disparities in Health Care, the Institute of Medicine reported American racial and …

Background The evidence is mixed regarding the efficacy of cultural competence curricula in
developing learners' knowledge, attitudes and skills. More research is needed to better …

As the racial and ethnic composition of our communities become more diverse, staff
educators prepare healthcare workers to recognize the need to adapt their approach to each …