%0 Journal Article %T Factors affecting patient education from cultural perspectives %J Journal of Advances in Medical Education & Professionalism %I Shiraz University of Medical Sciences %Z 2322-2220 %A HEIDARI, MOHAMMAD REZA %A NOROUZADEH, REZA %D 2013 %\ 10/01/2013 %V 1 %N 4 %P 136-139 %! Factors affecting patient education from cultural perspectives %R %X Introduction: Patient education is influenced by cultural factors. This studyaims to find out the role of culture in patient education.Methods: A qualitative study was conducted on 23 Iranian nurses. Inclusioncriteria were minimum 5 years of working experience in clinical nursing. Semistructured face to face interviews were used to collect the data. Interviews were taped, transcribed and analyzed using content analysis method.Results: The main theme of ‘cultural sensitivity’ was extracted from theinterviews. Sub-themes were cultural divergence, cultural connection literacybasedinstruction.Conclusion: A dynamic process of patient education is influenced by variouscultural factors. Nurses must be aware of the cultural norms in patienteducation to meet their expectations in a respectful manner.Keywords: Patient education, Nurse, Culture, Content analysis %U https://jamp.sums.ac.ir/article_40863_677668180bed63545bd68f9a9e3af843.pdf