ABSTRACT
To meet the growing demands in the US healthcare system caused by multiculturalism and the expansion of health inequities, due diligence must be given to testing the efficacy of tools used in teaching nurses to provide culturally competent care. This project assessed the utility of a free US government-developed training module. The team found an improved trend in nurse-patient communication scores and improved willingness to ask for help with cultural issues for the intervention unit. The use of no-cost, publicly available resources may be a cost-effective option for training materials.
Subject(s)
Cultural Competency/education , Culturally Competent Care/organization & administration , Health Personnel/education , Healthcare Disparities/organization & administration , Cultural Competency/organization & administration , Cultural Diversity , Culturally Competent Care/economics , Health Personnel/economics , Healthcare Disparities/economics , HumansABSTRACT
Little is known about prescribers' attitudes regarding clinical nurses and antimicrobial stewardship. We conducted focus groups of prescribers and inquired about attitudes regarding nurses and stewardship. During 6 focus groups, prescribers were receptive to nursing involvement in stewardship activities, but noted structural barriers and knowledge gaps that should be addressed.
