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undefined. [Audio] Good morning everyone. Today I'm here to discuss the importance of cultural competence in developmental services. We will explore the need to understand and respect the values customs and beliefs of individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds in order to provide quality and equitable support services. My objective is to provide you with an in-depth look at this important topic and to ensure that you gain a thorough understanding of the research issue I will be presenting..

[Audio] Cultural competence is an important concept in developmental services referring to the ability of a support worker to effectively work with people from different cultural backgrounds. This means having an understanding of their beliefs values and practices that are unique to them so that the best possible services can be provided in order to meet the needs of those individuals. Betancourt (2022) has written a Special Issue on Cultural Competence in Developmental Services which further examines these topics..

[Audio] We all possess distinct qualities molded by our upbringing culture convictions and encounters. As support workers it is our obligation to discern and respect the social contrasts of the individuals we are supporting so as to viably convey and further common regard and trust. Grasping social contrasts permits us to make a comprehensive and inviting climate decidedly influencing patient results and fulfillment. Social skills in human services is fundamental for giving reasonable and individual focused consideration to everybody paying little mind to social or ethnic foundation. This is the objective we should attempt to guarantee that all people acquire the consideration and help they require..

[Audio] I have chosen to take a qualitative approach for my research in order to better comprehend the topic in a subjective fashion. Concentrating on cultural variance and the difficulty of attaining cultural knowledge my goal is to entice mutual respect and reliance. Taking this path I am positive that I can draw more meaningful conclusions that can contribute to the conversation regarding this topic and work to advance appreciation..

[Audio] Introducing an issue related to cultural competence and its potential benefits let's explore how it can improve client outcomes. By understanding individual’s unique needs and beliefs from diverse backgrounds it can help foster trust and rapport and improve communication and understanding between the Support worker and their supporting individual’s..

[Audio] Cultural competence can be difficult to foster and the absence of cultural diversity in support workers can impede their ability to be culturally competent. Bias and stereotypes can lead to false interpretations of people from diverse backgrounds and language differences can impede communication. To get past these impediments it is essential to comprehend how these issues can affect interactions with people from dissimilar cultures..

[Audio] Cultural competence can be achieved through three key strategies: cultural awareness and sensitivity training engaging with diverse communities and populations and providing language services and culturally appropriate care. Cultural awareness and sensitivity training will help workers better understand different cultural backgrounds. Engaging with diverse communities and populations helps to gain a greater insight into their unique needs and preferences. Language services and culturally appropriate care facilitates better communication and understanding between individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. All of these strategies can support workers to provide better services to people from different cultures strengthening the connection between them..

[Audio] Cultural competence is essential when providing quality healthcare to individuals of different cultural backgrounds. As support workers it is necessary to understand and respect the individual's personal beliefs values and practices. To ensure cultural competence it is essential to research the individual's background and create and put in place methods for providing quality care while utilizing exact language..

[Audio] Presenting a research issue chosen to explore cultural competence in healthcare is being detailed. Betancourt Green and Carrillo define it as the capacity of healthcare professionals and organizations to understand and respond appropriately to the values beliefs and practices of a diverse patient population. Frameworks and approaches related to this issue and how they can be applied in the healthcare environment are to be outlined..

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