Transcultural Nursing theoretical framework and its contemporary relevance to cardiovascular and stroke research: a discursive paper

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Abstract
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and stroke disproportionately affect people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, with disparities driven by cultural, social, and systemic barriers. Despite these disparities, people of CALD backgrounds remain underrepresented throughout CVD research. The Transcultural Nursing theoretical framework provides a structure for culturally appropriate research by integrating patients’ beliefs, values, and preferences. This discussion paper examines the Transcultural Nursing theoretical framework and its relevance in CVD and stroke research and demonstrates its application through exemplars. Despite critiques concerning complexity and potential stereotyping, the Transcultural Nursing theoretical framework remains a valuable framework for culturally responsive research.
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  • Australian Government's Research Training Program Scholarship
  • National Health and Medical Research Council (1196262)
  • National Health and Medical Research Council Centre of Research Excellence in Stroke Trial Innovation and Translation (2015705)
  • National Health and Medical Research Council Centre of Research Excellence in Stroke Trial Innovation and Translation (2015705)

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