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Implicit Bias In Nursing: Raising Awareness, Fostering Change, Jeanette C. Sandoval
Implicit Bias In Nursing: Raising Awareness, Fostering Change, Jeanette C. Sandoval
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects
Abstract
Background: Extensive research evidence demonstrates that implicit bias can lead to differential treatment of patients based on race, gender, weight, age, income, language, and insurance status. Evidence-based interventions that couple implicit bias mitigation with therapeutic communication skills can contribute to the delivery of equitable care.
Local Problem: Implicit bias in healthcare occurs when unconscious behavior that is not favorable to the patient population served perpetuates unequal treatment and contributes to poor healthcare outcomes.
Methods: Knowledge of implicit bias in the nursing staff was assessed through a validated and reliable survey tool before and after participation in an online LMS …