chap 11 Flashcards
what is culture
shared system of values, beliefs, & learned patterns of behavior
what is culture
shared system of values, beliefs, & learned patterns of behavior
characteristics of culture
- learned from birth
- shared by others
- associated with adaptation to the environment
- universal
values
learned beliefs about what is held to be good or bad
beliefs
attitudes in which the cognitive component is based on more faith than fact
norms
rules that govern human behavior
nursing considerations
- ethnicity
- generational status
- educational level
- religion
- previous health care experiences
- occupation & income level
present-oriented
limited sense of control, immediate rewards, not preventative
future-oriented
preventative behavior
communication modifications
- time
- space
- eye contact and face positioning
- body language and hand gestures
- silence
- touch
stereotyping
all members of a particular culture expecting group members to hold the same beliefs and behave in the same way
ethnocentrism
perception that one’s worldview is the only acceptable truth and that one’s beliefs, values, and sanctioned behaviors are superior to others
factors affecting disease, illness, & health state
- genetic predisposition
- nutrition
- family roles
- workforce issues
- high-risk behaviors
- pregnancy/childbirth practices
- death rituals
- religious/spiritual practices
- health care practices
- health care practitioners
- environment
cultural competence- nursing considerations
- know what is “normal” and “abnormal” for pts
- know constructs to cultural competence process
cultural competence process
- awareness
- skill
- knowledge
- encounters
- desire
cultural nursing assessment
- pt’s faith/beliefs
- review pt’s view of life
- extent of pt’s fellowship
- review pt’s religious practices
- pt’s view of their purpose in life
- review self-perceptions
- ask if spiritual expectations are met
- review self-care treatments
cultural sensitivity
- recognize diversity exists
- demonstrate respect for all
- examine own cultural beliefs
- different definitions of health and illness
- modify care for pt’s needs
- do not stereotype
- appreciate each person’s cultural values
- pt’s have right to refuse care
characteristics of culture
- learned from birth
- shared by others
- associated with adaptation to the environment
- universal
values
learned beliefs about what is held to be good or bad
beliefs
attitudes in which the cognitive component is based on more faith than fact
norms
rules that govern human behavior
nursing considerations
- ethnicity
- generational status
- educational level
- religion
- previous health care experiences
- occupation & income level
present-oriented
limited sense of control, immediate rewards, not preventative
future-oriented
preventative behavior
