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| A particular society's entire way of living, including shared patterns of belief, feelings and knowledge that guide people's conduct and are passed from one generation to another |
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| A narrower term that relates to pople who identify with each other because of a shared heritage |
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Communication
Space
Social Organization
Time
Environmental
Biological |
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| Effective Verbal and Therapeutic Non-Verbal Communication is an essential element in ability to deliver patient care |
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Consider where communication is going to occur.
Intimate Zone: 0-18"
Personal Zone: 18-36"
Social Zone: 3'-6'
Does Individual "own the space"
or is it
"Neutral ground" |
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Includes:
Family
Religious Groups
Ethnic Groups |
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Awareness of differences in values of time
Some cultures are punctual, others go by "Hawaii Time" |
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How much control does the individual have over their environment?
Caregiver must respect clients unique beliefs & understand how these beliefs can be used to promote optimal health |
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Different racial groups exhibit Varied Biological Characteristics
ez) Skin color, Body Type, Physiological response to drugs
Susceptibility to certain syndromes: Ash Jews/Tay-Sachs |
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Hx of discrimination
Higher % of females as Heead of House
More Hypertension
Sickle Cell Anemia
Strong religious orientation - Protestant |
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Touch/hand shake is sign of Aggresive Bx
Wil not touch a corpse
uncomfortable expressing emotions, keep thoughts private
Silent, reserved
Respect elders, and wise people
^ Alcoholism
^ Meth
^ Diabetes
Nutritional deficiency |
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Traditionalists, Allegiance to family
Some reject tradition and embrace Western values
1. Raising voice a Sx of losing control
2. Different meaning for verbal/non-verbal communication
3. Physical touch may be disrespect during communication -- unacceptable
4. Eye contact avoided. Rude/disrespect
5. Social and personal space is much broader
6. Mental illness is shame |
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Touch common form of communication
Tactful, diplomatic, agreeable
Group oriented
Family male is dominant
Roman Catholic
Puncuality and future is less important
Fewer gender/family role conflicts |
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| Western European Americans |
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Different languages
Warm and affectionate
Physically expressive, Body language
Catholic
Food important
Wine consumed by all
Drunkeness is a social disgrace |
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| Implementing Cultural Competencies |
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1. Get translator/interpretor
2. Carfel with Non-Verbal Communication
3. Culture may want family member or spiritual leaders to assist Tx
4. Ensure spiritual needs are met
5. Be aware of differences in concept of time
6. Certain foods are preferred/prohibited |
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| Elements of Cultural Competent Individual |
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Awareness and acceptance of differences
Awareness of own cultural values
Acceptance/respect for the differences
Own development of cultural knowledge |
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