(78) Cultivating Cultural Humility: The DEI Catalyst in Healthcare Simulation

Abstract :

Background: Cultural humility is a critical component in healthcare education, fostering an environment of inclusivity and respect. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in healthcare are essential for improving health outcomes for historically underrepresented populations, including racial, ethnic, and cultural minorities, and individuals from the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual, and more (LGBTQIA+) community. Engaging with these diverse minority groups requires an approach rooted in cultural humility, emphasizing awareness and sensitivity. It is unclear to what extent cultural competencies addressing these factors have been incorporated into nursing education systems.
Conceptual Framework: The conceptual framework guiding this project is based on the principles of cultural humility, which include lifelong learning, self-reflection, and the recognition of power imbalances. This framework is integrated into healthcare simulation to create realistic and diverse scenarios that challenge healthcare providers to develop cultural competence and humility.

Methods: This scoping review assessed past and current literature on simulation in nursing education, focusing on aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Results: Earlier studies highlighted the need for more diverse educational settings, with minimal reference to healthcare simulation. Recent research shows a growing trend in employing strategies that foster cultural humility to enhance DEI in healthcare simulation.

Conclusion: Integrating DEI into the design, environment, and equipment of simulations offers healthcare educators and providers a chance to create spaces that promote and sustain cultural humility.

Please include a short summary of your presentation that highlights why an attendee would want to participate in your session.: Cultivating cultural humility is vital in healthcare education, enhancing DEI. This approach, especially important for underrepresented groups, is integrated into healthcare simulations to create realistic scenarios. Recent research shows increased use of strategies fostering cultural humility to enhance DEI, offering educators and providers opportunities to promote inclusive healthcare environments.