ABSTRACT

The current study aimed to develop a culturally sensitive recovery-oriented nursing care model in community psychiatric nursing. Through an exploration of recovery-oriented nursing care based on cultural sensitivity, which was done in a prior study and through a literature review, an initial model with six categories was developed. Semi-structured interviews were performed with eight community psychiatric nurses who used the model for 2 months in practice. Qualitative description was used to analyze the data. Participants completed a list of care items in each category of the model to compare ease of practice. The model was further refined to three levels of culturally sensitive nursing care. The model showed the importance of reflection based on recognition of cultural influences, relinquishing the power of the profession, and cooperation that accepts diverse values.