| Phys. Description |
xiv, 139 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
SpringerBriefs in public health, 2192-3698
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SpringerBriefs in public health. 2192-3698
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| Bibliog. |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- The drivers of cultural competence -- Methods -- Health workforce development interventions to improve cultural competence -- Cultural competence education and training for health and medical students -- Services and programs to improve cultural competence -- Health organisation and system cultural competence interventions -- Cultural competence strengths, weaknesses and future directions -- Multilevel cultural competence intervention implementation and evaluation framework. |
| Summary |
This resource supports evidence-informed approaches to improving the cultural competence of health service delivery. By reviewing the evidence from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the US, it provides readers with a clear and systematic overview of the interventions and indicators applied to enable health system agencies and professionals to work effectively in various cross-cultural health care situations. The book highlights the importance of cultural competence and describes the current situation in the studied countries; identifies effective approaches and strategies for improving the situation; reviews the indicators for measuring progress; assesses the health outcomes associated with cultural competence; summarizes the quality of the evidence; and presents an evidence-informed conceptual framework for cultural competence in health. Cultural competence is critical to reducing health disparities and has become a popular concept in these countries for improving access to high-quality, respectful and responsive health care. This book provides policy makers, health practitioners, researchers and students with a much needed summary of what works to improve health systems, services and practice. |
| Subject |
Social Medicine
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Delivery of Health Care.
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Cultural Competency.
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| Alt Author |
Jongen, Crystal, author.
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McCalman, Janya, 1958- author.
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Bainbridge, Roxanne, author.
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Clifford, Anton, author.
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| ISBN |
9789811052927 paperback |
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9811052921 paperback |
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