Enhancing Nursing Care through Cultural Competence: Focus on the Inupiat Community.

IF 1.2 4区医学 Q3 NURSING Journal of Transcultural Nursing Pub Date : 2024-09-29 DOI:10.1177/10436596241286261

Nicole Brown, Luanne Billingsley, Douglas D Brown, Lucie Agosta

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Abstract

Introduction: This article explores the historical and cultural background of the Inupiat community, highlighting health disparities and emphasizing culturally competent care's role in addressing them.

Methods: Inupiat health beliefs, communication styles, family dynamics, and dietary habits are examined in relation to Western medical practices within tribal health systems. Strategies for cultural education include curriculum development, simulations, clinical assignments, and partnerships with Inupiat healthcare professionals.

Results: Challenges in providing culturally competent care to the Inupiat community are identified, including barriers in nursing education and legal implications for nursing practice. Strategies for enhancing nursing cultural competency are outlined.

Discussion: This paper advocates integrating cultural competency into nursing practices to improve care for the Inupiat community, focusing on training, education, and policy recommendations. It emphasizes the importance of respecting and integrating Inupiat cultural practices to enhance health outcomes and healthcare experiences.

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通过文化胜任力加强护理工作：关注伊努皮亚社区。

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Journal of Transcultural Nursing 医学-护理

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期刊介绍： Journal of Transcultural Nursing (TCN) is a peer-reviewed journal that offers nurses, educators, researchers, and practitioners theoretical approaches and current research findings that have direct implications for the delivery of culturally congruent health care and for the preparation of health care professionals who will provide that care. This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).