The following acronyms may be useful to keep in mind while on the
ward.
The ACCESS Model for Transcultural Care:
A - Assessment
Emphasis on the cultural aspects of a client’s lifestyle, health beliefs,
and health practices.
C - Communication
Awareness in variations between verbal and non-verbal responses.
C - Cultural negotiation and compromise
Awareness of aspects of other people’s culture as well as
understanding the client’s views and how they articulate their
problems.
E - Establishing respect and rapport
Forster a therapeutic relationship that portrays genuine respect for the
client’s cultural beliefs and values.
S - Sensitivity
Provide culturally-sensitive care to a culturally diverse group.
S - Safety
Create a space for clients to derive a sense of cultural safety.
Emphasis on the cultural aspects of a client’s lifestyle, health beliefs,
and health practices.
C - Communication
Awareness in variations between verbal and non-verbal responses.
C - Cultural negotiation and compromise
Awareness of aspects of other people’s culture as well as
understanding the client’s views and how they articulate their
problems.
E - Establishing respect and rapport
Forster a therapeutic relationship that portrays genuine respect for the
client’s cultural beliefs and values.
S - Sensitivity
Provide culturally-sensitive care to a culturally diverse group.
S - Safety
Create a space for clients to derive a sense of cultural safety.
(Narayanasamy 2002)
