Abstract
ContextCulturally competent knowledge and skills are critical for all healthcare professionals to possess in order to provide the most appropriate health care for their patients and clients.ObjectiveTo investigate athletic training students' knowledge of culture and cultural differences, to assess the practice of culturally competent care, and to determine efficacy of cultural competency instruction.DesignA mixed methods research design with a case study approach was utilized for this study.SettingThis study was conducted in an athletic training course over a 2-week time period.Patients or Other ParticipantsTen athletic training students enrolled in a professional athletic training program at the master's level participated in this project. Sampling of participants was purposeful and based on convenience.Data Collection and AnalysisThe Cultural Competence Assessment (CCA) instrument was administered and analyzed to determine athletic training students' cultural awareness, sensitivity, and behavior. An assessment questionnaire and focus group were used to determine the athletic training students' experiences in diversity and cultural competency education, to evaluate the efficacy of classroom activities, and to solicit athletic training students' feedback for recommendation regarding the delivery of cultural competency knowledge and skills in the athletic training curriculum.ResultsThe study revealed that athletic training students demonstrated good cultural awareness and sensitivity. However, it was also discovered that athletic training students were less likely to practice culturally competent care.Conclusion(s)Both didactic and clinical experiences increased athletic training students' cultural competency; however, athletic training students wanted to spend more time on cultural competency within the curriculum. Athletic training students also believed it was important to use various tools to teach about cultural competency.
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