A template for cultural diversity workshops.
OBJECTIVE
To present a model for a series of workshops designed to improve the ability of oncology nurses to understand and fulfill culturally based needs of racially and ethnically diverse patients with cancer.


METHODS
Published literature and author experience.


RESULTS
Most nurses work with patients from a variety of ethnic or cultural backgrounds yet know little of how this affects patients' cancer experiences. Four workshops were presented that focused on the most common ethnic groups in the geographic area. A content template was developed that worked well to ensure complete topic coverage.


CONCLUSIONS
Workshops were well-received. Nurses identified barriers to care and interventions that are appropriate for diverse patient populations. The follow-up survey indicated that some anticipated program outcomes may not be feasible if attendees do not regularly work with target populations.


CONCLUSIONS
The model can be modified for use in any geographic area. Such workshops should be repeated at regular intervals.
Berman
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Samuel Merritt College, Oakland, CA, USA.
Manning
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Peters
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Siegel
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Yadao
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D001741:Black or African American; D001213:Asian; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D004493:Education; D005006:Ethnicity; D006630:Hispanic or Latino; D006801:Humans; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000193:education*; D014481:United States