Diversity a Concept Analysis
DIVERSITY: A CONCEPT ANALYSIS
TONYA BROOKS, AMY TALLEY, ANNAMMA THOMAS
TEXAS WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY
Abstract The concept of diversity is one that individuals may not think of when they think of nursing. Diversity is a major component to nursing and the care that is provided to patients. In this concept analysis, antecedent, attributes and consequences of diversity are identified. The following antecedents are: race, social economy, knowledge, gender, and education level. The attributes of diversity are individual, variety, perception, difference and civilization. The consequences of diversity are as follows; acceptance, decision making, cultural competency qualifications, respect, degrading, trusts and mistrust. Model, borderline and contrary cases of diversity show great examples for the concept. A model is also provided for the concept analysis to provide a visual picture. All of these great details illustrate the concept of diversity so a better understanding can be provided for an individual.
Diversity is a core element in today’s society. However, this term is not very well defined and perceptions of the meaning of diversity often vary through multiple disciplines. The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) plays an important role when it comes to diversity in the healthcare setting due to constant interaction with other individuals; however, lack of clarity on how to deal with diversity is lacking. In the health care setting, issues derived from diversity usually include difference in age, race, culture, gender, religion, socio-economic status, and educational level as related to patient care delivered by an APN. The concept diversity influences healthcare because everyone is different and has his or her own values and beliefs, which determines how a person views their healthcare experiences. Defining healthcare is the prevention, treatment, and management of illness and the
TONYA BROOKS, AMY TALLEY, ANNAMMA THOMAS
TEXAS WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY
Abstract The concept of diversity is one that individuals may not think of when they think of nursing. Diversity is a major component to nursing and the care that is provided to patients. In this concept analysis, antecedent, attributes and consequences of diversity are identified. The following antecedents are: race, social economy, knowledge, gender, and education level. The attributes of diversity are individual, variety, perception, difference and civilization. The consequences of diversity are as follows; acceptance, decision making, cultural competency qualifications, respect, degrading, trusts and mistrust. Model, borderline and contrary cases of diversity show great examples for the concept. A model is also provided for the concept analysis to provide a visual picture. All of these great details illustrate the concept of diversity so a better understanding can be provided for an individual.
Diversity is a core element in today’s society. However, this term is not very well defined and perceptions of the meaning of diversity often vary through multiple disciplines. The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) plays an important role when it comes to diversity in the healthcare setting due to constant interaction with other individuals; however, lack of clarity on how to deal with diversity is lacking. In the health care setting, issues derived from diversity usually include difference in age, race, culture, gender, religion, socio-economic status, and educational level as related to patient care delivered by an APN. The concept diversity influences healthcare because everyone is different and has his or her own values and beliefs, which determines how a person views their healthcare experiences. Defining healthcare is the prevention, treatment, and management of illness and the
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