Cultural Diversity Considerations for HealthCare

Cultural Diversity in Health Care

  • Key Theme: Cultural diversity encompasses the various cultural, ethnic, and racial backgrounds of individuals which influence their health care needs and experiences.

Goals of Health Care

  • Primary Goal: To provide __________________and safe care for all patients, considering their unique _______________, _____________ and linguistic needs of the patient

Understanding Culture

  • Definition of Culture: A complex system comprising _________, beliefs, ___________, languages, symbols, rituals, _______________, and customs specific to a _____________, passed through generations.

Cultural Competence in Healthcare

  • Definition: The ability of healthcare providers to offer services that accommodate the unique _____________, cultural, and ______________ needs of _____________.

Areas of Potential Conflict in Care

  • Examples of Conflicts:

    • Wellness and health prevention

    • Touch and __________________

    • _________________ and body language

    • General ____________

    • Dietary and nutritional needs

    • Spirituality

    • _________________

    • Medication practices

    • Pregnancy care

    • _________ management

Characteristics of Culture

  • Culture is Learned:

    • Does not just happen; children___________through imitation and experience.

  • Culture is Shared:

    • Common ____________ and _____________ are shared with others in the same cultural groupvalues and beliefs practices that shape their worldview and influence health behaviors. learn cultural norms and values by observing those around them, adapting their behavior to fit societal expectations.

  • Culture is Social:

    • appropriate_____________ based on traditions that have been passed from ______________ to ___________________

  • Culture is Dynamic:

    • New ideas may ____________ different standards for ______________.

Culture in Daily Life

  • Daily Reflections:

    • ___________ habits, language, dress, hobbies

    • Living patterns, ______________ choices, education, ____________affiliations, political views

Concept of Cultural Diversity

  • Definition: Differences based on Cultural, ______________, and racial factors are called Cultural ________________.

  • Influence on Individuals:

    • Culture shapes ethnicity and race. It influences an individuals _____________, self-perception, _______________, and interpersonal relationships.

Family Organization in Different Cultures

  • Nuclear and Extended Families:

    • Family refers to the _________________ of the family and the dominant __________________ making person.

    • ____________________: Parents and their children.

    • _____________________: Includes relatives like grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins.

  • Cultural Variations:

    • European American families often prioritize the _________________, whereas Asian, Hispanic, and Native American families may emphasize ___________________ ties, impacting caregiving responsibilities.

  • Authority Structures:

    • ____________________: Male as authority figure.

    • ____________________: Female as authority figure.

Language and Communication

  • Language Diversity: _____________________ is dominant in the U.S., but many languages, such as Spanish, coexist.

  • Communication Strategies for Non-English Speakers:

    • Speak ____________ and use _______________ words.

    • Employ gestures and visual aids for ________________.

    • Avoid speaking_______________; seek feedback to confirm understanding.

  • Nonverbal Communication: Utilize smiles and _______________ _________________ where appropriate.

Personal Space Considerations

  • Cultural Variations:

    • Comfortable personal space in the U.S. typically ranges from __________________inches.

    • Some cultures do not ___________ females and males to __________ in public even if they are _____________ and sister. 18 to 36 inches; allow; interact; siblings.

Eye Contact Norms

  • Cultural Interpretations:

    • Some cultures view _________ ____________ during conversation as a way of being interested and having trust.

    • Some cultures view eye contact as ______________ and threatening.

Spirituality vs. Religion

  • Spirituality: ______________ that individuals have about themselves, their connection with others and their ______________ with a higher power.

  • Religion: is an organized system of ____________________ in a superhuman power or higher power.

  • Atheism- person who does ____________ believe in god or goddess.

  • Agnosticism: person who believes that the _________________ of god cannot be _____________ or disproved.

Importance of Understanding Cultural Differences

  • Healthcare Effectiveness: unless cultural differences are taken into account, we can not provide ____________ health care for all ___________.

Culturally Appropriate Care Principles

  • Practices for Care Providers:

    • __________________ that culture extends beyond skin color.

    • Listen for cues from clients that relay unique ethnic ________________ about disease.

    • provide ongoing ______________ to learn about cultural competence.