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NNJ. 2015; 4(1): 43-46


TRANSCULTURAL NURSING THEORY

Ruth Grace Mallela.




Abstract

Transcultural nursing is an essential aspect of healthcare today. The ever increasing multicultural population in different countries poses a significant challenge to nurses providing individualize and holistic care to the patients. This requires the nurses to recognize and appreciate cultural differences in healthcare values,beliefs and customs. Nurses must acquire the necessary knowledge and skills in cultural competency. Culturally competent nursing care helps ensure patient satisfaction and positive outcomes. Transcultural nursing shows how professional nursing interacts with the concept of culture.

Key words: Theory, Transcultural.






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