Evaluation of a Reading Article

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The systematic review by Jennings, Bond, and Hill (2018) discusses the topic of cultural
safety and the role of effective communication in healthcare settings. The systematic review was
conducted on sixty-five papers that contained views of indigenous people regarding delivery of
culturally appropriate care. Culturally safe healthcare refers to the healthcare that resonates with
the needs and expectations of the indigenous people.
Even though this study relied on secondary sources of data instead of primary sources,
the information herein makes significant contributions on understanding the needs and
preferences of Indigenous people. There is little doubt that the findings could have been different
if the study involved direct interviews instead of involving readily published literature on the
topic. Perhaps future studies could consider the need of direct interviews for such studies to
represent the practical views of the participants. Secondary sources have potential for bias, even
though the authors of the articles have declared the absence of conflict of interest. The study
found that indigenous people valued talk because it fostered engagement and adherence with the
goal of improving healthcare outcomes. The use of talk when engaging indigenous people allows
healthcare providers to reflect on their experiences and consider how they can improve in future.
This article is relevant to nursing practice because it addresses two areas that are crucial
for nursing profession. One of the crucial areas is the delivery of culturally appropriate care.
Respect is one of the essential areas when engaging with patients. A similar study conducted by
McElfish, Long, Rowland, Moore, Wilmoth, and Ayers (2017) found that healthcare disparities
can be eliminated through personalized patient-centered care that is culturally appropriate and
the one that respects the indigenous people. This is essentially important because elimination of
health disparities helps healthcare providers to overcome barriers to accessing safe and culturally
competent healthcare. This is a reliable indication that patient-centered approach through