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Enfermería Clínica (English Edition) Culturally competent nursing care in the perioperative context: Scoping review
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Vol. 36. Issue 2.
(March - April 2026)
Evidence-based nursing

Culturally competent nursing care in the perioperative context: Scoping review

Prestación de cuidados de enfermería culturalmente competentes en el contexto perioperatorio: scoping review
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Vanessa Antunesa,
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, Bernardo Fonsecab
a Egas Moniz Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CiiEM), Egas Moniz School of Health & Science, Almada, Portugal
b Egas Moniz School of Health & Science, Almada, Portugal, Máster en Enfermería Médico-Quirúrgica, Almada, Portugal
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Introduction

Culture influences behavior and decision-making in healthcare, creating challenges for the delivery of culturally sensitive nursing care, especially in perioperative settings. Multiculturalism, driven by globalisation and migration, requires nurses to have adequate cultural competencies to provide equitable care. The aim of this study was to map the literature on the factors influencing the delivery of culturally competent care in the perioperative context.

Methodology

This study followed the Scoping Review methodology proposed by the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI). Articles published in the last seven years were analyzed, encompassing qualitative, quantitative, and mixed studies.

Results

The review included 10 articles, revealing the following themes: barriers to delivering culturally competent care, strategies for promoting these competencies, and the impact of cultural competencies on care quality. Identified barriers included inadequate communication and lack of specific training. Strategies included adapting practices and cultural awareness. The impact of cultural competencies was evident in the improvement of care quality and patient satisfaction.

Conclusion

Cultural competencies are essential for providing effective and culturally sensitive nursing care, particularly in perioperative settings. Integrating these competencies can overcome barriers, improve communication and care quality, and promote patient safety and well-being. Ongoing nursing education should focus on developing these skills to address the challenges of a multicultural environment.

Keywords:
Cultural competence
Perioperative nursing
Cultural diversity
Culturally competent care
Transcultural nursing
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Introducción

La cultura influye en los comportamientos y en la toma de decisiones en el ámbito de la salud, lo que genera desafíos en la prestación de cuidados de enfermería culturalmente sensibles, especialmente en contextos perioperatorios. La multiculturalidad, impulsada por la globalización y la migración, exige que los enfermeros posean competencias culturales adecuadas para proporcionar cuidados equitativos. El objetivo de este estudio fue mapear la literatura sobre los factores que influyen en la prestación de cuidados culturalmente competentes en el contexto perioperatorio.

Metodología

Este estudio siguió la metodología de Scoping Review propuesta por el Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI). Se analizaron artículos publicados en los últimos siete años, incluyendo estudios cualitativos, cuantitativos y mixtos.

Resultados

La revisión incluyó 10 artículos, que revelaron las siguientes temáticas: barreras en la prestación de cuidados culturalmente competentes, estrategias para la promoción de dichas competencias y el impacto de las competencias culturales en la calidad de la atención. Se identificaron obstáculos como la comunicación inadecuada y la falta de formación específica. Las estrategias incluyeron la adaptación de prácticas y la sensibilización cultural. El impacto de las competencias culturales se evidenció en la mejora de la calidad del cuidado y en la satisfacción de los pacientes.

Conclusión

Las competencias culturales son esenciales para la prestación de cuidados de enfermería eficaces y sensibles a la diversidad sociocultural, especialmente en contextos perioperatorios. La integración de estas competencias puede superar barreras, mejorar la comunicación y la calidad de la atención, y promover la seguridad y el bienestar de los pacientes. La formación continua de los profesionales de enfermería debe centrarse en el desarrollo de estas habilidades para afrontar los desafíos de un entorno multicultural.

Palabras clave:
Competencia cultural
Enfermería perioperatoria
Diversidad cultural
Asistencia sanitaria culturalmente competente
Enfermería transcultural

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