Health Care Practices & Beliefs, Spirituality, Patient Centered Care

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to health care practices, beliefs, and spirituality, emphasizing the importance of culture in patient-centered care.

Spirituality

A person’s search for meaning, connection, purpose, and values.

Culture

The shared values, beliefs, behaviors, traditions, and norms of a group.

Patient-Centered Care

Care that respects patient’s preferences, needs, and values; involving patients in decisions.

Sacred Symbols

Items such as medals or tattoos that serve as a symbol of faith for individuals.

Holistic Care

Recognizes the patient as a whole person, not just their illness.

Family-Centered Decision-Making

A model where family involvement is prioritized in medical decision-making.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

A system of health management focusing on the balance of yin/yang forces.

Cultural Competence

The ability to understand and integrate cultural practices into patient care.

Taboo

Prohibited or forbidden actions or behaviors based on culture or religious beliefs.

Pain Expression

Cultural differences in how individuals show and communicate pain.

Religious-Based Decision-Making

Medical decisions guided by spiritual leaders or religious doctrines.

Nursing Role

Conducting spiritual assessments and facilitating access to spiritual resources.

Evaluating Spiritual Care

Assessing whether the patient feels hopeful and understands how to access spiritual resources.

Rituals

Standardized ceremonies that are often influenced by culture and spirituality.

Health Literacy

The ability to understand health-related information to make informed decisions.

Collaboration

Working jointly with patients to integrate cultural practices into care plans.

Open-Ended Questions

Questions that allow patients to express their feelings and beliefs in their own words.