Improving healthcare outcomes and creating a conducive work environment for health stakeholders. 

Improving healthcare outcomes and creating a conducive work environment for health stakeholders. 

Cultural competence is one of the most popular emergent trends that aims at improving healthcare outcomes and creating a conducive work environment for health stakeholders.  As a nurse, I understand my role in promoting a healthcare habitat that accommodates the diverse cultural backgrounds of the people interacting with the healthcare system.

Drawing on my ethnic background, which is Latin, I understand the influence of culture on an individual’s healthcare preferences and practices. I was born and raised in a Cuban family, and my fondest memories are filled with the dining experiences at home with family members. Although the moments shared are priceless, the spicy Cuban food served during such moments has devastating effects.

Research indicates that Cubans in the U.S. who principally stick to their Cuban diets, which are high in sugar, fat, and calories, have challenges with their body weight and high blood pressure. In light of this knowledge, there are some preventive measures that we have taken up as a family include, including engaging in physical exercises, sleeping adequately, and avoiding alcoholic beverages. Nurses need to consider the ethnic backgrounds of their patients when developing treatment strategies to ensure the best outcomes.