Good communication between nurses and patients is essential for the successful outcome of individualized nursing care of each patient. To achieve this, however, professional nurses must understand and help their patients, demonstrate courtesy, kindness and sincerity with emphasis on understanding of changes through the lifespan, cultural aspects, disparities while preventing or resolving ethical and legal issues.
Read the article: Understanding Cultural and Linguistic Barriers to Health Literacy by Singleton & Krause, published originally (2009) in the Online Journal of Issues in Nursing by American Association of Nursing (ANA), reproduced by Medscape (2016). http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/717468
Outline how cultural barriers, the presence of health care disparities, different age populations and socioeconomic factors affect nursing care. Support this position by giving concrete examples (in regards to culturally diverse populations served), how as a professional nurse; one can overcome or decrease these barriers and with the use of therapeutic communication, success can be enhanced.
Good communication between nurses and patients is essential for the successful o