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cultural awareness
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having an understanding of and sensitivity to the values, beliefs, and customs of different cultures
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cultural bridging
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the act of building connections between individuals or groups from different cultures to promote understanding and collaboration
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cultural care accommodation
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the process of adjusting nursing care to meet the specific cultural needs and preferences of the client
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cultural care negotiation
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the process of finding a mutually acceptable way to provide nursing care that is congruent with the client’s cultural beliefs and practices
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cultural competemility
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the synergistic relationship between cultural competence and cultural humility
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cultural desire
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a nurse’s motivation to become culturally competent
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cultural encounters
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a nurse’s direct engagement with clients from different cultures
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cultural essentialism
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the belief that there are inherent, unchanging qualities that define a particular culture
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cultural imposition
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the act of imposing one’s own cultural values and beliefs onto others, without regard for their own cultural background
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cultural knowledge
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an understanding of the beliefs, values, and practices of different cultures
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cultural nursing assessment
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the process of assessing a client’s cultural background and its potential impact on their health and health care needs
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cultural skill
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a nurse’s ability to adapt their skills to meet the needs of clients from different cultures
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culturally sensitive care
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health care that respects and incorporates clients’ cultural beliefs, practices, and values
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culturally sensitive environment
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a health care environment that is designed to be welcoming and respectful of diverse cultural backgrounds
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culture shock
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the disorientation and discomfort that can result from being in an unfamiliar cultural environment
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empathy
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the ability to understand and share the feelings, perspectives, and experiences of others
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ethnocentrism
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the belief that one’s own cultural group is superior to others
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intercultural interactions
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interactions between individuals from different cultural backgrounds
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transcultural nursing
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a framework that seeks to provide culturally sensitive and competent care to individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, recognizing that culture significantly shapes an individual’s health beliefs, behaviors, and practices and emphasizing the importance of understanding and respecting cultural differences in health care delivery
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transcultural nursing models
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models of nursing care that are designed to be effective across different cultural backgrounds and settings