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Underserved Populations Core Lynn Rew, EdD, RN, FAAN Director Denton & Louise Cooley and Family Centennial Professor in Nursing, School of Nursing
Ronald J. Angel, PhD Co-Director Professor, Department of Sociology College of Liberal Arts

Purposes: The purpose of the core is to foster achievement of the specific aims of the other three cores through: Facilitating multicultural awareness and competence in contributing to evidence-based nursing practice among underserved and diverse populations. Coordinating the activities of the interdisciplinary Center affiliates in accessing underserved and diverse populations and relevant University resources. Monitoring the progress of Center affiliates in their attempts to incorporate multicultural competence in all phases of the research process (from study design to dissemination of findings).   Activities: Multicultural Advisory Panel to determine research priorities for Underserved Populations Provide individual consultation on cultural relevance and competence Identify experts in cultural competence for consultation with affiliates Assist in adapting research instruments for cultural relevance and competence Evaluate resources for the central Center library   Underserved Populations Definition: Underserved Populations are those who experience barriers related to: Access to health care Continuity of care, and/or Suitability of care Because of contextual factors such as: Ethnicity Gender Disability Socioeconomic status Life circumstances: Marginalization or Stigmatization ...that affect health behaviors and modify ability to utilize or benefit from health services that affect health care outcomes.   Aspects of Rigor and Credibility of Culturally Competent Research Contextuality Relevance Communication Styles Disclosure Awareness of differences in identity and power Empowerment Reciprocation Time and trust