Cultural sensitivity for group norms strive to enhance the profession by fostering respect through acknowledging and valuing diverse cultural backgrounds in client-centered care .
Recognize similarities and differences in patient perception.
Understand how personal values impact the nurse-patient relationship.
Adapt to the patient's care by meeting the individuals needs.
Have empathy and a commitment to keep on learning about various cultural preferences.
Allow the patients to express themselves thoroughly through their cultural beliefs and to reach a understanding through communicating and building that understanding and considerate relationship with the patient who has their own culture and see things differently.
Avoid assumptions and stereotypes based on cultural background and respect diversity.
Do not discriminate and use ways to eliminate language and communication barriers.
Recognize and understand the cultural differences and nuances that impact patient care.
Involve patient's families in care decisions, as appropriate, and by that respecting their cultural values.
Pursue ongoing education and training on cultural competence and culturally sensitive care.
Engage in self-reflection to recognize and address cultural limitations and personal biases.
In conclusion, work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to provide culturally sensitive care and engage with patients, families, and communities to understand their preferences and cultural needs.