Question

Why it is important for nurses to be culturally competent? Why is it important to respect patient dignity?

- Post one image that represents your thoughts in response to the assignment prompt.

-Provide 3 to 4 bullet points to explain the image and the importance of cultural competence and respect for patient dignity.

Answer 1

#. Culturally Competent Care:-

Respect of an individual's cultural background. In nursing care it refers to the health practitioner acknowledging and respecting the various cultural backgrounds of the patients that he/she is dealing with.

Fits the person's valued life patterns and set of meanings

Requires specific knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the delivery of care

Cultural competence is necessary because it helps the nurse offer the best services to every patient, leading to high satisfaction and care on the side of the patient.

Nurses shall gain an understanding of the perspectives, traditions, values, practices, and family systems of culturally diverse individuals, families, communities and populations for whom they care, as well as a knowledge of the complex variables that affect the achievement of health and well being.

#. It is important to treat patients with dignity because patients who commented positively about being treated with dignity and respect were most likely to say they were treated with care and compassion by staff who were friendly, helpful, professional, and understanding. Patients say this helped them feel safe and better able to cope with the hospital experience.

Treating patients with dignity implies being sensitive to patients needs and doing one's best for them, but it also means: Involving them in decision-making. Respecting their individuality. Allowing them to do what they can for themselves.