Culture in Nursing Practice

These flashcards cover key concepts related to culture in nursing practice, including definitions, processes of cultural interaction, and the impact of culture on health care.

What is the definition of culture in the context of nursing?

Culture is a pattern of shared attitudes, beliefs, self-definitions, norms, roles, and values among individuals who speak a particular language, live in a defined geographic region, or share a common experience.

What is enculturation?

The process by which a person learns the norms, values, and behaviors of another culture.

What is acculturation?

The process of acquiring new attitudes, roles, customs, or behaviors, often seen in immigrants adapting to a new culture.

What is assimilation in cultural terms?

The process by which a person gives up their original identity and develops a new cultural identity by becoming absorbed into the dominant culture.

What is biculturalism?

A dual pattern of identification where an individual maintains aspects of two distinct cultures.

What are common attributes of culture?

Culture is learned, changing and adapting, and includes shared beliefs, values, and behaviors.

How does culture influence health beliefs and practices?

Culture influences beliefs about health/illness, illness expression, symptoms of illness, and the perception of taboos.

What is the RESPECT model in cultural competency?

A series of eight questions to understand a patient's perspective on their health and illness.

What are the four interrelated constructs to develop cultural competence?

Cultural desire, cultural humility, knowledge, and skills and competencies.

What type of cultural data should be collected during a cultural assessment?

Data on origin and family, communication styles, personal beliefs about health and illness, and daily practices.