Validation of an Inventory for Providers to Self-Assess Their Engagement in Patient-Centered Culturally Sensitive Health Care:

Journal of Patient Experience

Carolyn MTucker¹ 

关键词: patient-centered care;    provider cultural sensitivity;    patient satisfaction;    providers self-evaluation;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2374373517706622

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Objective:Cultural sensitivity training of health-care providers could help eliminate health disparities. The Tucker-Culturally Sensitive Health-Care Provider Inventory (T-CSHCPI) is an inventory for providers to self-assess their engagement in patient-defined/-centered culturally sensitive health care. The T-CSHCPI is novel in that it assesses providers’ strengths and areas of growth in their efforts to provide culturally sensitive care as defined by culturally diverse patients.Methods:Using ratings on this inventory by a sample of culturally diverse providers (N = 291) from 67 health-care sites across the United States, a confirmatory analysis of the T-CSHCPI was conducted, and its validity and reliability were determined.Results:Factor analysis produced a final solution with 4 factors (interpersonal skills, conscientiousness, sensitivity, and disrespect/disempowerment) that were reliable. These 4 factors are associated with cultural competence, suggesting validity.Discussion:The T-CSHCPI measures indep...

【 授权许可】

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