The impact of a cross-cultural care education program on cultural competence of aged care staff
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Lily Xiao, PhD; Eileen Willis, PhD, MEd; Ann Harrington, PhD; David Gillham, PhD; Anita De Bellis, PhD -- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia; Wendy Morey, MN, Wayville, Resthaven Inc. Australia, Adelaide, Australia; Lesley Jeffers, MN, Aged Care Research and Development National Office, Adelaide, Australia
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Cultural and linguistic diversity between residents and staff is significant in aged care homes in Australia. An evidence-based cross-cultural care program co-designed and implemented by aged care homes and a university demonstrated improved staff cultural competence in skill-mixed care settings.
29th International Nursing Research Congress: Innovative Global Nursing Practice and Education Through Research and Evidence-based Practice, July 19-23, 2018. Melbourne, Australia.
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| Keywords | Aged Care Homes; Cultural Competence; Education Interventions |
| Name | 29th International Nursing Research Congress |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Melbourne, Australia |
| Date | 2018 |
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