CULTURAL COMPETENCE TRAINING AND EVALUATION AMONG NURSING HOME STAFF
2024
Cultural Competence Training for Nursing Home Staff
Sample size: 16
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Okolie Tochukwu, Sandri Tina, Booker Staja, Ekoh Prince, Udeh Kingsley
Primary Institution: Miami University
Hypothesis
Does cultural competency training improve the interactions among nursing home staff from diverse backgrounds?
Conclusion
The training positively impacted staff members' perspectives on culture and identity in the workplace.
Supporting Evidence
- The training was positively perceived by staff members.
- Most participants felt comfortable working with individuals from different cultures.
- Participants identified techniques for overcoming language barriers.
Takeaway
This study shows that training helps nursing home staff work better with people from different cultures.
Methodology
Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with nursing home staff after cultural competency training.
Participant Demographics
Participants varied in cultural identity, ethnicity, national origin, work experience, and position.
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