PUG How Cultural Competence Improves Health Outcomes Discussion
Based upon current evidence-based research, explain how cultural competence improves health outcomes.
Identify the differences between cultural awareness, cultural sensitivity, and cultural competence.
- Discuss why geographic regions, such as Appalachia, are often associated with a particular culture.
- Below is a list of five cultural factors that can have a significant impact on health outcomes. For each factor, give an example of how a particular culture (for example Mexican Americans) may affect the health and development of a pediatric patient.
- Health Beliefs
- Health Customs
Religious Beliefs
- Dietary Customs
- Conduct a brief cultural self-assessment that includes:
- What culture do you identify with?
- How does your culture view diversity?
- Explain the impact of your culture on healthcare decisions.
Explain how your culture views the dying process.
- Are there any particular customs, foods, holidays, and beliefs that strongly represent your culture?
