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1. Apply the strategies of cultural competence DQ
Apply the strategies of cultural competence DQApply the strategies of cultural competence
DQHow can community health nurses apply the strategies of cultural competence to their
practice? Provide at least one example from each of the following four strategies: cultural
preservation, cultural accommodation, cultural repatterning, and cultural
brokering.Practicing cultural competence can be implemented into community health
nursing with education on the community the nurse is serving, attendance of events
different than her own, and open-mindedness to accepting that other cultures have both
similarities and differences. In our text Maurer describes cultural competence as, “a
complex integration of knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, skills, and encounters with those from
cultures different from one’s own that enhances cross-cultural communication and the
appropriateness and effectiveness of interactions with others (Maurer, 2013).” Cultural
competence is more thank just being educated on the differences of other cultures, but
rather the experience of them. Trying new foods, attending cultural events, shopping at
local markets, and befriending someone different than your own cultural norm can help
understand and expand ones understanding of that culture and give them another means to
reexamine their own. I have found that cultural competence is a life long practice that
promotes understanding and unity within a community. Cultural preservation allows us to
support traditional cultural practices and their integration into everyday life of those living
in the U.S. An example of this would be the celebration of Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the
Dead) for those who identify as Hispanic and/or come from Latin America. The continuation
of this practice helps preserve traditions from the past all while providing an opportunity to
provide other with a chance to view life and death in a manner different than their own.
Cultural accommodation is the process of taking on values and beliefs of their host culture
and adapting to them in the public while maintain their native cultural practices at home.
An example of which would be speaking the hosts’ language when in public or work
settings, but reverting back toward their native language at home or with others of the same
culture. Cultural re-patterning is the act of helping a patient adjust their personal behaviors
to make safer life choices. One method of this would be teaching a parent the hazards of
having an infant sleeping in bed with them. Cultural brokering is the act of using a
commonality (often a 3rdparty individual) that would help negotiate differences between
people of two different cultural backgrounds. The purpose of cultural brokering is meant to
reduce conflict and provide an opportunity for positive change in both parties. One such
example would be the use of a school social worker of a certain background to be the liaison

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is a possible barrier to applying the strategy/example chosen? Use an example that is
different than the postings of other students. This example should include an evidence-
based article that addresses a cultural issue. Response should include an APA reference.One
barrier in particular would be having a language barrier. Though the use of certified
interpreters is often helpful, the language of one country could have differing dialects that
may not translate well with those who are not from that specific region or community. This
is easily depicted in the medical field on a daily basis. Medical staff often speak a language
that is foreign to native English speakers with their use of medical terminology that is
unfamiliar in the majority of the population. Add on an additional language barrier for non-
native English speaking or those who require a translator and the difficulties are amplified.
Research conducted by Graham and Brookey in 2008 concluded that patients with limited
literacy skills have communication barriers that often go undetected and contribute to
poorer outcomes.Graham, S., & Brookey, J. (2008). Do patients understand? Retrieved
from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC30371…