Module 1: Culture Flashcards
(22 cards)
Define Culture
the patterns of behavior and thinking that people living in social groups learn, develop, and share
Define diversity
the array of differences among individuals, groups, and communities
What impacts differences in healthcare
- class
- homelessness
- poverty
- undocumented immigrants
Define health disparity
people from vulnerable populations likely to be medically underserved and socioeconomically disadvantaged populations
Vulnerable populations
- living in poverty
- homelessness
-in abusive relationships - mentally ill
- chronically ill
- children
- older adults
why are individuals in vulnerable populations more likely to develop health problems?
- more dependent on others for healthcare needs
“Western” culture core beliefs
- health is viewed by many as the absence of disease
- use of specialty practitioners
- recognition that food affects biophysical process and functions
- independence, individualism, and freedom are valued
“Eastern” culture core beliefs
- health is a state of harmony that encompasses the mind, body, and spirit
- preference for respected healers from the culture of origin
- belief that food can be restore imbalances
- interdependence with family, community, and group acceptance are valued
- emphasis on traditional methods of maintaining, protecting, and restoring health
As a nurse, how do you become culturally aware?
- Assess importance of client self-reported culture/ ethnicity when planning/ providing/ evaluating care
- Incorporate client cultural practices and beliefs when planning and providing care
- respect client self- reported cultural background and practices
- evaluate and document how client language needs were met
Values and Beliefs help to…
- define meaning
- identify acceptable behaviors
- choose emotional reactions
- determine appropriate actions
Define Bias
favoring a group or individual over another
Define social justice
recognition that not all groups are treated equally
Define discrimination
restriction of justice, rights, and privileges.
Gender-race-class-sexual orientation
define age-ageism
discrimination against older adults
define minority
outside of the dominant group
define stereotyping
overgeneralization of group characteristics reinforcing societal biases cultural differences
Define cultural competence
the ability to apply knowledge, skills to provide high-quality, evidence-based care to patients of diverse backgrounds and beliefs
American association of colleges of nurses five competencies for providing culturally competent care
- apply knowledge of social and cultural factors that affect nursing and healthcare across multiple contexts
- use relevant data sources and best evidence
- promote achievement of safe, high-quality outcomes
- advocate for social justice
- participate in continuous cultural competence development
models of cultural competence
- culture care diversity and universality theory
- LEARN model
- Pernell’s 12 domains of culture
LEARN model
- Listen to the patient’s perception of the problem
- Explain your perception of the problem and of the treatments ordered by the provider
- Acknowledge and discuss the differences and similarities between these two perceptions
- Review the ordered treatments while remembering the patient’s cultural parameters
- Negotiate agreement. Assist the patient in understanding the medical treatments ordered by the provider and have the patient help to make decisions about those treatments as possible
social determinants of health
- economic stability
- neighborhood and build environment
- healthcare access and quality
- social and community context
- education access and quality
nine components of wellness
- environmental
- social
- spiritual
- intellectual
- emotional
- career
- physical
- financial
- creative
