Category: Culture
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Intercultural Participant Observation of the African American Community
Table of Contents Relationship to the Subject Plan to Study the Community Participant Observation Plan Research Plan Conclusion References Cultural competency supports the development of functional connections in diverse societal environments. People coexist with individuals from diverse backgrounds, increasing the likelihood of misunderstandings, wounded emotions, and bias (Meyer & Wynn, 2018). In communication, intercultural interaction…
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Just Culture in Healthcare Organizations
It is important to note that the most prevalent system of providing incentives is centered around punishment in order to reduce the instance of undesirable behaviors and outcomes. The framework of just culture is an interesting one since it utilizes the notion of positive reinforcement in order to facilitate error management and healthcare delivery quality…
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Cultural Competency Quiz: Personal Reflection
Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Reference Introduction For the purpose of this activity, I have chosen to complete the cultural competency quiz presented. I answered each question correctly except for one where I selected an extra option that was not required. However, I disagree with the assessment, and the percentages of the correct…
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The Mendi Culture in Nursing Practice
Table of Contents Introduction The Mendi Culture and Nursing Practice Conclusion References Introduction The Mendi people represent one of the largest ethnic set in Sierra Leone. They predominantly live in the Southern and Eastern Province. Their socio-economic occupation includes farming and hunting. They believe that most humanistic and scientific authority transfers to other generations through…
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Cultural Family Assessment in “Under the Same Moon” Film
Table of Contents Introduction Description of Movie Family Family Processes Values Socialization and Child Rearing Healthcare Beliefs and Practices Adaptations Assessment of Development or Functional Competency Summary/Conclusion References Introduction Considering the cultural aspects of a family is crucial for understanding family processes, values, beliefs, and practices. One of the most explicit examples of culture and…
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Cultural Heritage and Its Impact on Health Care Delivery
What is Culture? Culture reflects the way people. Thus, we have cultural diversity among various cultures. We experience cultural diversity when different groups of people live in a similar social structure. These differences arise from various sources like: Ethnic; Gender; Racial; Socioeconomic; Language/Nationality; Religion; Handicap/Mobility; Education; Age; Educational qualifications. Culture in Healthcare There are various…
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Approaches to Improving Cultural Competence in Healthcare
Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Critique of the Article Conclusion References Abstract The essay will analyze the article “Organisational Systems’ approaches to improving cultural competence in Healthcare” by Janya McCalman, Crystal Jongen, and Roxanne Bainbridge. The major goal was to examine how existing systems, clinics, providers, and individuals are working to deliver more culturally appropriate…
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Ethiopian Culture Impact on Perinatal Health Care
Overview of culture, religion, demographic and geographic information of Ethiopia Ethiopia, officially known as the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is the subject of this study with regards to its cultural influences on perinatal healthcare. It is a landlocked country in the horn of Africa with over 82 million inhabitants and covers 1, 100, 000…
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Culturally Sensitive Spiritual Assessment
When taking into account the specifics of daily health care and communication with patients, I would define the notion of spiritual care as the phenomenon of connecting the physical experiences of patients with one’s beliefs and perception of human life outside a purely biological point of view. Hence, spiritual care stands for the medical professionals’…
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Cultural Diversity and Psychiatric Treatment: The Case of African-Americans
Table of Contents Review of Literature: Essential Mental Health Care Risks Associated with Race Attitudes toward Mental Health Care among African-Americans Most Common Mental Health Treatment Issues for African-Americans Systematic Challenges of Mental Health Care with African-Americans Culturally Responsive Treatment in Psychiatry Conclusion References One of the main reasons why African-Americans should be viewed as…