Category: Culture

  • Breastfeeding Dads: Rethinking Cultural Categories

    Breastfeeding is considered the healthiest option for newborn babies and infants. That is why medical recommendations promote breastfeeding for at least the first six months after the baby is born (Sobonya). However, many women struggle to determine whether to breastfeed, and their partners’ support plays a crucial role in their final decision (Sobonya). Father’s positive…

  • Child-rearing Practices of Major Cultural Groups in the United States

    Each country, due to its cultural differences and the mentality of the people, has its own models of raising children. In America, the major child-rearing strategies were formed over the centuries under the influence of immigrants from other continents, thus, several such models can be highlighted. As stated by de Melendez and Beck (2019), “through…

  • Child-rearing Practices of Major Cultural Groups in the United States

    Each country, due to its cultural differences and the mentality of the people, has its own models of raising children. In America, the major child-rearing strategies were formed over the centuries under the influence of immigrants from other continents, thus, several such models can be highlighted. As stated by de Melendez and Beck (2019), “through…

  • Information Systems and Changing Organizational Culture

    Information technology (IT) develops rapidly, and novelties are being implemented in almost all industries, including healthcare. Aside from the innovative tools and treatment approaches, IT is integrated into facilities’ administration and data management (Ball et al., 2011). The two latter segments are tied to the nursing work, therefore the practitioners must have the IT-related skills…

  • How COVID-19 Has Impacted Our Culture and Social Interaction

    Since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic in the first quarter of 2020, the United States society has undergone economic and cultural changes that will outlast the pandemic. The declaration of a pandemic changed how people work, attend school, seek entertainment, and interact with each other. In particular, the American and most Western societies were previously…

  • Creating a High-Performance Culture in Healthcare

    Table of Contents High-Performance Culture in Healthcare Communication References High-Performance Culture in Healthcare The project presupposes creating a unique performance culture in healthcare focused on improved outcomes. For this reason, it is vital to design a specific culture to support the incentive and ensure the success of the project. First, the architecture of the planned…

  • How COVID-19 Has Impacted Our Culture and Social Interaction

    Since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic in the first quarter of 2020, the United States society has undergone economic and cultural changes that will outlast the pandemic. The declaration of a pandemic changed how people work, attend school, seek entertainment, and interact with each other. In particular, the American and most Western societies were previously…

  • Multicultural Competency in Nursing: Alan’s Case Study

    Table of Contents Introduction Role of Multicultural Competencies in Assessing and Treating Allan Allan’s Needs as Related to Diversity Strategies to Support Allan’s Advocacy Related to his Needs How the Identified Needs Influence Strategies and Processes Description of Possible Legal and Ethical Issues while Counseling Allan Conclusion References Introduction Multicultural competency in nursing is a…

  • Cultural Approaches to Healthcare Delivery in the US

    Table of Contents Introduction Cultural Beliefs and Values Presented in the Video Value to the Patient Insurance Companies Position on these Approaches Care Delivery Approaches and Their Effect Competition Providing Services with These Two Approaches The U.S. Competitive Level through the Approaches Conclusion References Introduction Healthcare delivery is a system that includes organized resources, institutions,…

  • Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality

    Madeleine Leininger: Background Born: July 13, 1925, Sutton, Nebraska; 1948: St. Anthony’s School of Nursing – A Nursing Diploma; 1950: Benedictine College – a B.S.; 1954: The Catholic University of American in Washington – an M.S.; 1966: The University of Washington – a Ph.D. in cultural and social anthropology; 1969-1974: Dean & Professor of Nursing…