Hello! This thread is to discuss cultural frameworks. What they are and how to use them! I will start by explaining the basics of two.
Have you ever used a theoretical framework to assess you patients? Theoretical frameworks can be very helpful, but they do not need to be complicated. For example, the Campinha-Bacote model simplifies the assessment into the acronym ASKED
A- Awareness of self and others
S- Skills of assessment and communication
K- Knowledge about cultural similarities and differences
E- Encounter – Expose to different cultures
D- Desire- The will to be culturally competent
(Wasekeesikaw & Perley-Dutcher, 2013)
The Culture Care Framework that was developed by Rani Srivastava looks at a more theoretical approach to culture. It goes into greater depth. The 3 domains of the framework are Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Knowledge and Cultural Resources. These domains illustrate the need for a multifactorial approach that blends awareness (of self and others), feelings and attitudes, concrete cultural knowledge, and system resources to produce culturally congruent care (Srivastava 2007)
Reference:
Srivastava (Ed.). (2007) The Health care professional’s guide to clinical competence. Toronto, ON: Mosby Elsevier
Wasekeesikaw, F.H. & Perley-Dutcher, L. (2013) Understanding aboriginal health: What all nurses need to know. Canadian Nurses Association. [PDF] retrieved from: https://www.cna-aiic.ca/-/media/cna/page-content/pdf- fr/aboriginal_health_june2013_e.pdf? la=en&hash=C2895AA742B59412DC25AB38D368524FAEF5D711