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    Cultural competencies for nurses : impact on health and illness / Linda Dayer-Berenson.

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    • Title:Cultural competencies for nurses : impact on health and illness / Linda Dayer-Berenson.
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    • Author/Creator:Dayer-Berenson, Linda.
    • Published/Created:Burlington, Mass. : Jones & Bartlett Learning, ©2014.

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    • Library of Congress Subjects:Transcultural nursing.
      Cross-cultural studies.
      Nurse and patient.
    • Medical Subjects: Transcultural Nursing--methods.
      Cross-Cultural Comparison.
      Cultural Competency.
      Nurse-Patient Relations.
      Nursing Care--methods.
    • Edition:2nd ed.
    • Description:xxiv, 416 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
    • Summary:"Offers key information regarding health beliefs and the impact of culture on health and illness. This new edition contains an overview of the predominant cultural competency nursing theories, impact of diversity on health disparities, information on the health beliefs of several minority groups, and case studies to enhance student learning. This text is an excellent resource for courses that emphasize health promotion and disease prevention."-- Back cover.
    • Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
    • ISBN:9781449687656
      1449687652
      9781449688073 (text w/online access)
      1449688071 (text w/online access)
    • Contents:Machine generated contents note: Unit 1 Overview of Cultural Foundations, Cultural Competency, and Transcultural Nursing/Health Care
      ch. 1 Birth of Transcultural Nursing to Current Theories and Conceptual Models for Cultural Diversity
      ch. 2 Culture
      ch. 3 Global Diversity
      ch. 4 Organization of Healthcare Delivery in the 21st Century
      Disclaimer
      ch. 1 Birth of Transcultural Nursing to Current Theories and Conceptual Models for Cultural Diversity
      Introduction
      Bicultural/Multicultural
      Acculturation
      Other Areas of Diversity
      Overview of Conceptual Models for Cultural Diversity
      Nonnursing Models for Cultural Assessment
      Selected Nursing Models for Cultural Assessment
      Culture Care, Diversity, and Universality: A Theory of Nursing
      Giger and Davidhizar's Transcultural Assessment Model
      Purnell Model for Cultural Competence
      Summary
      Pertinent Research Studies of Selected Medical Disorders and Cultural Competency
      Review Questions
      References
      ch. 2 Culture
      Introduction
      Function of Culture
      Sick Role and the Need for Cultural Sensitivity
      Primary and Secondary Characteristics of Culture
      Subcultures
      Professional Subculture and the U.S. Biomedical Model of Health
      Impact of Culture and Ethics
      Culture and Mental Health
      Race and Ethnicity
      Race
      Ethnicity
      Limitations Associated with the Labels of Race and Ethnicity
      Ethnocentrism
      Generalizations and Stereotyping
      Cultural Mismatch and Cultural Pain
      Culture and Its Impact on the Patient Role
      Cultural Formulation and Culture-Bound Syndromes
      Cultural Differences in Mortality and Morbidity
      Impact of Gender
      Impact of Culture on End-of-Life Care
      Impact of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
      Basic Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Definitions
      Homophobia and Incidence of Discrimination
      Importance of Acceptance
      Summary
      Review Questions
      References
      ch. 3 Global Diversity
      Introduction
      Cultural Diversity Defined
      Cultural Factors Impacting the Clinical Relationship
      Importance of Striving for Understanding
      Language Barriers
      Proper Use of Interpreters
      Cultural Humility
      Impact of Diversity
      Culturally Discordant Care
      Health Disparities
      Impact of Diversity on Diagnosis and Treatment
      Barriers to Health Care
      Ethnopharmacology
      Reasons for Health Disparities
      Global Healthcare Disparities
      Global Diversity
      -The Role of Nursing
      Culture of Poverty
      United States
      United Kingdom
      Australia
      Canada
      South Africa
      Recommendations
      Summary
      Review Questions
      References
      ch. 4 Organization of Healthcare Delivery in the 21st Century
      Introduction
      National Standards: Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services
      Standards of Care: Institute of Medicine
      Identified Barriers That Contribute to Healthcare Disparities
      Clinical Uncertainty
      Biases
      Role of Education
      Impact on Public Health
      Discrimination and Equitable-Quality Healthcare Delivery
      Ethics
      Crossing the Quality Chasm
      Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Teams
      Need to Improve Diversity of Nursing and Healthcare Workforce
      Impact on Provision of Primary Care by Nurse Practitioners
      Opportunities for Nurses to Attain Cultural Competency Certification
      Future Research
      Summary
      Review Questions
      References
      Unit 2 Impact of Culture on Health and Illness for Selected Cultural Groups
      Overview
      ch. 5 Black Americans
      ch. 6 Hispanics/Latinos
      ch. 7 Asians/Pacific Islanders
      ch. 8 Native Americans/Alaska Natives
      ch. 9 Whites (Non-Hispanic)
      Disclaimer
      ch. 5 Black Americans
      Introduction
      Historical Background
      Statistics
      Blacks and the U.S. Healthcare System
      Definitions of Health and Illness
      Traditional Healing Methods
      Current Health Problems
      Disparities
      Psychiatric Care
      Asthma
      Diabetes
      Preventive Care
      Mistrust of the Healthcare System
      Barriers to Care
      Impact of Communication
      Impact of Time and Space
      Impact of Environment
      Impact of Biologic Variations
      Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
      Asthma
      Coronary Heart Disease
      Diabetes
      Hypertension
      Sickle-Cell Anemia
      Cerebral Vascular Accident/Stroke
      Impact of Social Organization
      Impact of Faith and Spirituality
      Summary
      "Hexed" Patient
      Review Questions
      Female Genital Mutilation
      Review Questions
      References
      ch. 6 Hispanics/Latinos
      Introduction
      Terminology: Latinos or Hispanics?
      Background
      Statistics
      History of Hispanics in the United States
      Mexican Americans
      Definitions of Health and Illness
      Traditional Healing Methods
      Alternative/Complementary Folk Medicine
      Current Healthcare Problems Including Morbidity and Mortality
      Impact of Communication
      Impact of Time
      Impact of Space and Touch
      Impact of Environment
      Biologic Variations
      Impact of Social Organization
      Impact of Faith and Spirituality
      Puerto Ricans
      Traditional Health Belief
      Impact of Communication
      Impact of Social Organization
      Impact of Faith and Spirituality
      Biologic Variations
      Cuban Americans
      Central Americans
      Dominican Americans
      South Americans
      Consequences of Immigration to the United States for Hispanics
      Summary
      Hispanic/Latino Patient in Pain
      Review Questions
      Use of a Family Member as an Interpreter for a Female Hispanic/Latino Patient
      Review Questions
      References
      ch. 7 Asians/Pacific Islanders
      Introduction
      Background
      Statistics
      Chinese Americans
      Chinese Definitions of Health and Illness
      Traditional Healing Methods
      Alternative and Complementary Folk Medicine
      Current Healthcare Problems Including Mortality and Morbidity
      Impact of Communication
      Impact of Time and Space
      Impact of Environment
      Biologic Variations
      Impact of Social Organization
      Impact of Faith and Spirituality
      Korean Americans
      Statistics
      Korean Traditional Health Beliefs
      Impact of Communication
      Impact of Time and Space
      Impact of Environment
      Biologic Variations
      Impact of Social Organization
      Impact of Faith and Spirituality
      Cambodian Americans
      Cambodian Traditional Health Belief
      Impact of Communication
      Impact of Time and Space
      Impact of Environment
      Biologic Variations
      Impact of Social Organization
      Impact of Faith and Spirituality
      Vietnamese Americans
      Vietnamese Traditional Health Belief
      Impact of Communication
      Impact of Environment
      Biologic Variations
      Impact of Social Organization
      Impact of Faith and Spirituality
      Asian Indian Americans
      Impact of Communication
      Impact of Faith and Spirituality
      Impact of Social Organization
      Asian Indian Traditional Health Belief
      Japanese Americans
      Japanese Traditional Health Beliefs
      Impact of Touch
      Filipino Americans
      Health Status
      Impact of Social Organization
      Impact of Faith and Spirituality
      Pacific Islander Americans
      Statistics
      Summary
      Case Study 7-1
      Vietnamese Woman with Complaint of Dizziness
      Review Questions
      Critically Ill Korean Patient
      Review Questions
      References
      ch. 8 Native Americans
      Introduction
      Historical Background
      Statistics
      Variables Impacting Degree of Acculturation
      Definitions of Health and Illness
      Specific Nursing Considerations
      Traditional Health Beliefs
      Cultural Amplifiers
      Impact of Communication
      Impact of Time and Space
      Impact of Social Organization
      Biologic Variations
      Impact of Faith and Spirituality
      Navajos
      Alaska Natives/American Eskimos
      Impact of Communication
      Impact of Touch
      Nursing Considerations
      Impact of Social Organization
      Biologic Variations
      Impact of Faith and Spirituality
      Summary
      Case Study 8-1
      Review Questions
      Case Study 8-2
      Review Question
      Pertinent Research Studies
      References
      ch. 9 Whites (Non-Hispanic)
      Introduction
      Historical Background
      Settlers of the New World
      Mass Migration of the 1820s to the 1880s
      Projections
      Statistics
      Irish Americans
      Historical Background
      Traditional Health Beliefs
      Impact of Communication
      Impact of Time and Space
      Impact of Social Organization
      Impact of Faith and Spirituality
      Biologic Variations
      Case Study 9-1
      Irish American Case Study
      Review Questions
      Italian Americans
      Historical Background
      Traditional Health Beliefs
      Impact of Communication
      Impact of Social Organization
      Impact of Faith and Spirituality
      Biologic Variations
      Appalachians
      Historical Background
      Traditional Health Belief
      Impact of Communication
      Impact of Social Organization
      Impact of Time and Space
      Impact of Faith and Spirituality
      Biologic Variations
      Current Healthcare Problems Including Mortality and Morbidity
      Impact of Nurses and Nurse Practitioners in Appalachia
      Amish
      Background
      Traditional Health Belief
      Impact of Communication
      Impact of Social Organization
      Biologic Variations
      Roma (Gypsies)
      Historical Background
      Traditional Health Belief
      Impact of Communication
      Impact of Social Organization
      Impact of Faith and Spirituality
      Biologic Variations
      Jewish Americans
      Contents note continued: Historical Background
      Traditional Health Belief
      Impact of Communication
      Impact of Time and Space
      Impact of Social Organization
      Biologic Variations
      Impact of Faith and Spirituality
      Russian Americans
      Historical Background
      Statistics
      Traditional Health Practice
      Impact of Communication
      Impact of Time and Space
      Impact of Social Organization
      Impact of Faith and Spirituality
      Biologic Variations
      Summary
      References
      Appendix: Muslims and Hindus
      Background
      Muslims
      Hindus
      Principles of the Muslim Faith
      Muslim Health Beliefs
      Important Nursing Implications
      Principles of the Hindu Faith
      Hindu Health Beliefs
      Important Nursing Implications
      Summary.
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