What are eight components of cultural competence for physical therapists?

1. Cultural Awareness: Understanding the influence of culture on patients' beliefs, values, behaviors, and health practices.

2. Cultural Knowledge: Gaining knowledge about different cultural groups' history, traditions, language, and healthcare practices.

3. Cultural Sensitivity: Being sensitive and responsive to cultural differences without making judgments or assumptions.

4. Cultural Diversity: Embracing and valuing diversity and recognizing the unique needs of individuals from various cultures.

5. Cultural Humility: Recognizing and acknowledging one's own cultural biases and being willing to learn and adapt.

6. Cultural Competence: Integrating cultural awareness, knowledge, sensitivity, humility, and diversity into clinical practice.

7. Cultural Proficiency: Consistently providing culturally competent care and continuously seeking opportunities for improvement.

8. Advocacy: Advocating for culturally competent care and policies that promote equity and access to healthcare services.