title: Developing a transcultural patient care Web site.
abstract: The development of a transcultural Web site created by a multidisciplinary committee in a large medical center is described. The purpose of this Web site is to give direct patient caregivers immediate, around-the-clock access to various types of transcultural information that can serve as an aid in the provision of culturally competent care. This article outlines the steps to developing the Web site and provides a description of the types of informational resources available on it.
authors.affiliation: Mayo Clinic, USA.
authors.forename: Hans-Peter
authors.initials: HP
authors.lastname: De Ruiter
authors.forename: Karen E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Larsen
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards; D003142:Communication; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D004181:Directories as Topic; D005544:Forecasting; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D007255:Information Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D020407:Internet / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D015596:Nutrition Assessment; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010934:Planning Techniques; D016746:Transcultural Nursing