Abstract

Health-care delivery does not happen in a vacuum. Health is very much part of a persons life that also incorporates upbringing, culture and faith. One challenge in stoma care is to achieve a high level of care that meets the needs of all patients in a multicultural society. Knowledge of cultural differences is essential if sensitivity and competence are to be provided. The way people feel about themselves and others and their openness to learn about different cultures are central to cultural sensitivity. Cultural diversity is a fact of life. As the world responds to easier and faster global travel it is inevitable that nurses will meet and care for people from different countries. In a multicultural, multi-faith society, it is essential that care is offered in a way that respects and accommodates everyone's cultural and religious needs.

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