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Patient-Provider Cultural Sensitivity Scale

The Patient-Provider Cultural Sensitivity Scale (PPCSS) is a measure designed to assess the degree to which healthcare providers demonstrate cultural sensitivity and respect in clinical encounters. The instrument evaluates provider behaviors and attitudes that honor patients' cultural identities, values, and preferences, including active listening, non-judgmental communication, incorporation of cultural health beliefs into care planning, and shared decision-making. The PPCSS can be completed by both patients (rating provider behavior) and providers (self-rating), making it a valuable tool for evaluating patient-centered, culturally responsive care.

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Patient-Provider Cultural Sensitivity Scale (PPCSS)
Taxonomic method record · process-pipeline / transcultural-nursing
  • Dogba, M. J., & Foley, R. (2008). Patient preferences for involvement in healthcare decision-making: A comparison of interprofessional joint decision-making and traditional medical approaches. Health Expectations, 11(1), 68–76. · URL
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