Methods on How a Nurse can Gather Cultural Information

What are the Methods a Nurse can Gather Cultural Information?
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What are the Methods a Nurse can Gather Cultural Information?
There are various methods a nurse professional could use to collect cultural information from their patients. The nurse can use the cultural formulation interview, also referred to as the cross-cultural assessment tool, to gather data to establish the nature of the medical issue from the patient's perspective and develop and maintain effective therapeutic communication and relationship. The nurse also uses linguistically and culturally adapted visual material to prompt the patient to share their problem and thus provide more culturally sensitive care. The nurse can also involve the client's family in the care process to understand their beliefs, values, and preferences (Handtke, Schilgen, & Mösko, 2019). The nurse can identify the patient's culture through family involvement and thus collect data about their confidence and comfort in discussing certain illnesses.
Cultural competence improves patient care outcomes by creating a shared decision-making framework between patients and healthcare professionals. In this environment, healthcare providers gather accurate medical data, which reduces errors, thus keeping patients safer. Cultural competence also sh...