Development and Psychometric Assessment of the Healthcare Provider Cultural Competence Instrument

This study presents the measurement properties of 5 scales used in the Healthcare Provider Cultural Competence Instrument (HPCCI). The HPCCI measures a health care provider’s cultural competence along 5 primary dimensions: (1) awareness/sensitivity, (2) behaviors, (3) patient-centered communication,...

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Published in:Inquiry (Chicago) 2015, Vol.52, p.1-8
Main Authors: Schwarz, Joshua L., Witte, Raymond, Sellers, Sherrill L., Luzadis, Rebecca A., Weiner, Judith L., Domingo-Snyder, Eloiza, Page, James E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Awareness
Clinical competence
Communication
Corporate culture
Cultural competence
Cultural Competency
Cultural Diversity
Health care
Health care industry
Health care networks
Health Personnel
Humans
Instrument industry
Methods
Original Research
Professional-Patient Relations
Psychometrics - methods
Quality Assurance, Health Care
Reproducibility of Results
Self-Assessment
Sensitivity and Specificity
Studies
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:This study presents the measurement properties of 5 scales used in the Healthcare Provider Cultural Competence Instrument (HPCCI). The HPCCI measures a health care provider’s cultural competence along 5 primary dimensions: (1) awareness/sensitivity, (2) behaviors, (3) patient-centered communication, (4) practice orientation, and (5) self-assessment. Exploratory factor analysis demonstrated that the 5 scales were distinct, and within each scale items loaded as expected. Reliability statistics indicated a high level of internal consistency within each scale. The results indicate that the HPCCI effectively measures the cultural competence of health care providers and can provide useful professional feedback for practitioners and organizations seeking to increase a practitioner’s cultural competence.
ISSN:0046-9580
1945-7243
DOI:10.1177/0046958015583696