Cultural competence in healthcare: A systematic review of perceptions, assessment, and mental health interventions among professionals/students in Greece/Cyprus

Key Points

• The aim is to assess perceptions and effectiveness of cultural competence training in healthcare among professionals and students in Greece and Cyprus.
• Conducted a systematic review of existing literature
• Evaluated perceptions of cultural competence training
• Assessed current curricular integration in healthcare education
• Healthcare professionals and students recognize the importance of cultural competence training.
• Educational programs are not sufficiently developed to include structured cultural competence training.
• Anecdotal teaching methods are prevalent rather than evidence-based frameworks.