... monitor potential barriers through interventions. Based on the literature review, interviews, and site visits, key components of cultural competence have been identified in order to serve as a practical ... care providers, and the health care system, in particular, are seen by health care experts as potential causes for disparities. These differences, which may influence providers’ decision-making ... appropriate interventions. 3 FINDINGS The literature review and interviews with experts yielded a practical definition of cultural competence in health care, highlighted sociocultural barriers...