Journal of Transcultural Nursing 

About: Journal of Transcultural Nursing is an academic journal published by SAGE Publishing. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Health care & Transcultural nursing. It has an ISSN identifier of 1043-6596. Over the lifetime, 1464 publications have been published receiving 33647 citations. The journal is also known as: TCN.

The Process of Cultural Competence in the Delivery of Healthcare Services: A Model of Care

Abstract: Several models of service care delivery have emerged to meet the challenges of providing health care to our growing multi-ethnic world. This article will present Campinha-Bacote's model of cultural competence in health care delivery: The Process of Cultural Competence in the Delivery of Healthcare Services. This model views cultural competence as the ongoing process in which the health care provider continuously strives to achieve the ability to effectively work within the cultural context of the client (individual, family, community). This ongoing process involves the integration of cultural awareness, cultural knowledge, cultural skill, cultural encounters, and cultural desire.

Culture Care Theory: A Major Contribution to Advance Transcultural Nursing Knowledge and Practices:

Abstract: This article is focused on the major features of the Culture Care Diversity and Universality theory as a central contributing theory to advance transcultural nursing knowledge and to use the findings in teaching, research, practice, and consultation. It remains one of the oldest, most holistic, and most comprehensive theories to generate knowledge of diverse and similar cultures worldwide. The theory has been a powerful means to discover largely unknown knowledge in nursing and the health fields. It provides a new mode to assure culturally competent, safe, and congruent transcultural nursing care. The purpose, goal, assumptive premises, ethnonursing research method, criteria, and some findings are highlighted.

A Discussion of Chain Referral As a Method of Sampling Hard-to-Reach Populations:

Abstract: Nursing research often requires inquiry into sensitive topics that involve hidden or hard- to reach populations. However, identifying and sampling these populations for research purposes is often fraught with difficulties. Barriers include society's lack of tolerance of diverse groups, social stigma, concern for issues of confidentiality, and fear of exposure because of possible threats to security. Chain referral sampling techniques are proposed to minimize bias while maintaining privacy and confidentiality. Techniques of chain referral sampling are detailed for use in researching sensitive topics and hidden populations. When carefully planned and executed, this sampling design offers transcultural nurse researchers a reasonable method for accessing and studying special populations that are particularly hard-to-reach.

The Purnell Model for Cultural Competence.

Abstract: This article provides an overview of the Purnell Model for Cultural Competence and the assumptions on which the model is based. The 12 domains comprising the organizing framework are briefly described along with the primary and secondary characteristics of culture, which determine variations in values, beliefs, and practices of an individual's cultural heritage. All health care providers in any practice setting can use the model, which makes it especially desirable in today's team-oriented health care environment. The model has been used by nurses, physicians, and physical and occupational therapists in practice, education, administration, and research in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Central America, Great Britain, Korea, South America, and Sweden. The model has also been translated into Flemish, French, Korean, and Spanish. Although the model is only 4 years old, it shows promise for becoming a major contribution to transcultural nursing and health care.

The Hispanic Family and Male-Female Relationships: An Overview:

Abstract: An overview of the traditional Hispanic family and male-female relationships is presented, with an emphasis on issues relevant to providing health care to Hispanic populations Aspects of the family presented include visitation, decision making, self-care, and emotional problems Male-female relationships stem from traditional gender roles Machismo and patriarchal authority characterize the male role; the roles of a traditional woman are housewife and mother Women are expected to defer to the authority of their husbands The negative aspects of machismo can result in heavy drinking and the pursuit of high-risk activities, leading to domestic violence and HIV/AIDS These health risks are exacerbated by such cultural factors as male dominance, female modesty, and the practice of keeping problems within the family The importance of personalism in patient-provider encounters is emphasized