Culture and language diversity education in the obstetrics course curriculum of Wichita State University School of Nursing

Abstract

Increasing culture, language, and population diversity requires health care professionals to be educated to provide equitable care. Many approaches to educating health care professionals only explore issues of racial and ethnic diversity without addressing linguistic and social factors that influence health care encounters. The aim of this research is to explore how issues of culture and language diversity are addressed in the obstetrical nursing education at Wichita State University. This study focuses on (1) culture and language variables of patient experiences, clinician experiences, and interpretation services, (2) evaluation of clinically applied culture and language education, and (3) evidence-based recommendations for incorporating cultural humility into nursing education.