Cultural competence in nursing care for disabled people: notes on nursing education

Abstract

This study analyzed the development of cultural competence in nursing care for disabled people. We conducted a descriptive documentary study involving the analysis of education plans for undergraduate degree courses in nursing. The data were analyzed using the software Interface de R pour les Analyses Multidimensionnelles de Textes et de Questionnaire Transcultural in Interprofessional Practice in conjunction with the theoretical frame of reference. The descending hierarchical classification gave rise to two categories: the development of cultural competence in individual and collective nursing care for disabled people using scientific evidence for different life cycles; and levels of care, with emphasis on rehabilitation and communication in the health-disease process. The development of cultural competence was approached in a broad and unspecific manner and should be included in the curriculums of courses that address the topic.