Graduate Publications and Other Selected Works - Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Document Type
Presentation
Publication Date
12-8-2022
Abstract
Objective
To improve cultural competency levels of registered nurses on the Mother/Baby unit by educating nurses.
Background
Demographics are shifting in the U.S. with an increase in minority populations. Research has revealed insufficient education or a complete absence of education, resulting in nurses that are not equipped to adequately care for culturally diverse patients.
Methods
The Evidence-Based Practice Improvement (EBPI) Model guided the development and implementation of the project. A cultural competence education module was developed utilizing resources from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Outcomes were measured using a pretest/posttest design tool, the Inventory for Assessing the Process of Cultural Competence Among Healthcare Professionals- Revised (IAPCC-R) to assess cultural competency levels.
Results
A paired sample t-test was used to determine if there was a significant change between pretest and posttest scores in 14 participants. Scores significantly increased (p=0.002) from 73.57 at pretest to 81.64 at posttest. Items were summed to create subscales scores for awareness, desire, skill, knowledge and encounters. Scores significantly increased for all constructs, though knowledge did not significantly increase.
Conclusion
Cultural competence education increased the overall cultural competency levels of registered nurses on the Mother/Baby unit.
Implication for Nurses
Culturally competent education has been associated with improved awareness, desire, skill and encounters, which in turn supports patient-centered care.
Recommended Citation
Frieson, Darian A.; Patrick, Jennifer; Corless, Walker Ray; Coulthard, Abigail Taylor; and Fogerty, Rebecca R., "Innovating Cultural Competence Education for Nurses" (2022). Graduate Publications and Other Selected Works - Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
https://trace.tennessee.edu/dnp/54
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Maternal, Child Health and Neonatal Nursing Commons, Other Education Commons, Quality Improvement Commons