Culture - ANSWER shared beliefs, values, traditions and practices that
influence a groups thinking and behaviour
cultural norms - ANSWER Define what is normal or abnormal within a
particular cultural construct
barriers to mental health care - ANSWER -communication
-stigma
-misdiagnosis (ie: culture bound syndromes)
-genetic variations in pharmacodynamics
ethnic cultural traditions: western - ANSWER -individual idenitity
-mind-body divide
-disease has a cause, therefore treat the cause
-linear time
-success= preparation for the future
ethnic cultural traditions: eastern - ANSWER -family identification
-mind-body spirit as one
,-disease caused by fluctuation in opposing forces
-circular time
-fate drives future
ethnic cultural traditions: indigenous - ANSWER -tribal identification
-humans in natural world
-person as relates to others
-disease= lack of harmony between person and environment
cultural awareness - ANSWER -examine own beliefs, values and practices
-three cultures intersect
three intersecting cultures - ANSWER -nurse
-patient
-setting
cultural knowledge - ANSWER -learn by attending cultural events/programs
-relationships with diverse cultural groups
cultural knowledge helps nurses - ANSWER -establish rapport
, -ask culturally relevant questions
-identify cultural variables to consider
cultural encounters - ANSWER -deter nurses from stereotyping
-gain confidence in cross-cultural interactions
-avoid or reduce cultural pain
cultural desire - ANSWER -genuine concerns for patients welfare
-willingness to listen until patients viewpoint is understood
-patience, consideration, and empathy
cultural skill - ANSWER ability to perform a cultural assessment in a sensitive
way
ways to perform cultural assessments in a sensitive way - ANSWER -use
professional interpreter to ensure meaningful communication
-use culturally sensitive assessment tools
goal of cultural skill - ANSWER mutually agreeable therapeutic plan that is:
-culturally acceptable
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Newsolution. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $9.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.