Guide to Culturally Competent Health Care

by Purnell, Larry D.; Paulanka, Betty J.

• ISBN13: 9780803611634
• ISBN10: 0803611633
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-09-30
• Publisher: F a Davis Co

Summary

With its focus on clinical relevance, this quick reference for students and health care practitioners, who provide direct patient care in diverse settings, meets an emerging need for information regarding nursing care for cross-culturally diverse populations. It will boost the confidence of students who feel uncomfortable dealing with those from a cultural background different than their own. It provides a summary of issues to be aware of, including cultural variations regarding personal space, dietary preferences, activities of daily living, communication, symptom management, activities of daily living, religious and health practices. Written in outline format, it focuses on clinically relevant information for each culture discussed.

Table of Contents

Introduction	xv
Transcultural Diversity and Health Care	1	(5)
The Purnell Model for Cultural Competence	6	(14)
People of African American Heritage	20	(16)
The Amish	36	(10)
People of Appalachian Heritage	46	(13)
People of Arab Heritage	59	(16)
People of Bosnian Heritage	75	(11)
People of Brazilian Heritage	86	(14)
People of Chinese Heritage	100	(14)
People of Cuban Heritage	114	(16)
People of Egyptian Heritage	130	(22)
People of European American Heritage	152	(10)
People of Filipino Heritage	162	(15)
People of German Heritage	177	(11)
People of Greek Heritage	188	(21)
People of Haitian Heritage	209	(19)
People of Hindu Heritage	228	(19)
People of Iranian Heritage	247	(18)
People of Irish Heritage	265	(14)
People of Italian Heritage	279	(15)
People of Japanese Heritage	294	(14)
People of Jewish Heritage	308	(22)
People of Korean Heritage	330	(9)
People of Mexican Heritage	339	(12)
Navajo Indians	351	(19)
People of Puerto Rican Heritage	370	(26)
People of Russian Heritage	396	(10)
People of Turkish Heritage	406	(20)
People of Vietnamese Heritage	426	(23)
Index	449