Culturally Competent Care and the Influence of Cultural Awareness Training on Nursing Practice in Multicultural Patient Populations
Keywords:
Cultural Competence, Nursing Practice, Cultural Awareness Training, Multicultural Healthcare, Patient-Centered CareAbstract
Culturally competent care has emerged as a cornerstone of effective nursing practice, especially in increasingly diverse healthcare environments. Cultural awareness training (CAT) equips nurses with the tools to understand and respect diverse cultural values, beliefs, and practices, thereby improving patient outcomes, satisfaction, and trust. This paper explores the impact of CAT on nursing practice through a review of pre-2023 literature, data analysis, and visual insights. Findings support that CAT significantly enhances nurses’ cultural knowledge, communication skills, and confidence in multicultural care delivery.
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