Karnick Paula M
Endowed Chair, Advanced Practice Nursing, Indiana University, South Bend, IN
Nurs Sci Q. 2016 Apr;29(2):120-1. doi: 10.1177/0894318416630105.
Healthcare literacy and cultural competence are necessary components in keeping patients informed. Nurses are the foundation of healthcare and pivotal in creating trusting relationships with patients by sharing information. Respect is key in developing a tailored approach to individuals' healthcare literacy and nurses' cultural competence. In practice, the consequence of understanding healthcare literacy and being culturally competent should not be understated. Whether on a mission trip to another country or working in a clinic in the United States, diverse cultures abound. While a person from a particular culture may have some of the same beliefs of others in a culture, the breadth of expression of culture, personal beliefs, and worldview may be vastly different. Humans express themselves in unique ways even within cultures. Seeking ways to understand one another is vital not only in healthcare but in all aspects of life.
健康素养和文化能力是让患者了解情况的必要组成部分。护士是医疗保健的基础，通过分享信息在与患者建立信任关系方面起着关键作用。尊重是制定针对个人健康素养和护士文化能力的个性化方法的关键。在实践中，理解健康素养和具备文化能力的重要性不可低估。无论是去另一个国家进行宣教之旅还是在美国的诊所工作，都会遇到各种各样的文化。虽然来自特定文化的人与该文化中的其他人可能有一些相同的信仰，但文化、个人信仰和世界观的表达方式可能有很大差异。即使在同一文化中，人们也会以独特的方式表达自己。寻求相互理解的方法不仅在医疗保健中至关重要，在生活的各个方面都是如此。
