Abstract
Introduction
Culturally competent nursing care is essential in today’s diverse healthcare environment to ensure respectful, personalized, and effective patient outcomes. This study explores the insights and awareness of nursing officers regarding culturally competent care.
Methodology
The present study was a descriptive design, cross-sectional study including 315 nursing officers. The study participants were selected using purposive sampling technique and willing to participate in the study. The present study was carried out among 315 registered nurses (RNs) working in North Indian tertiary care institutions. The data collection tool consist of a bio-demographic sheet of nursing officers, including age, work area, clinical experience, and educational background, and a standardized Modified Cultural Awareness Scale, which has a total of 23 items.
Results
Out of the 315 nursing officers, the most (58%) were over 30 years old, (52%) had 6–10 years of clinical experience, (74%) worked in an inpatient department (IPD), and had baccalaureate-level education. In general, nursing officers have knowledge of providing culturally competent care.
Conclusions
Assessing cultural competence can help shape future program for the development of nurses and provide a valuable assessment of administrators and nursing leaders in order to support culture competence nursing care in each institution.
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