A Patient Educating: A Cultural Analysis

Being a patient is stressful as it is, and as nurses we should elevate them of this stress and empower them to look pass their illness. In the process of empowerment, information that is shared by the patient must remain confidential unless if we must report it by law. As nurses we must educate patients and their support system on diagnosis and treatment types. Keeping in mind of individual from different cultures that have different treatment methods than the Western ways, as nurses we must be culturally competent. I have educated myself on different cultures, and I have the belief that culture plays a significant role in the treatment of illness. Continuously reeducating myself on different cultures is vital because new things are learned about culture every day. Rather than believing in stereotypes, nurses must take the time to know the patient. Building a relationship with the patient will lead to effective treatment plans and the patient

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Heritage effects every decision and action in a person's life. In the medical field, this includes how willing or unwilling a patient is to follow a physician's protocol. Because obtaining the proper care is so important for the patient's overall well-being, it is vital that physicians educate themselves on the culture of their patients and how to properly offer care and advice. Should a physician be unable to obtain the necessary information, many patients will entirely fail to follow proper health protocols and their condition may worsen.

Cultural competency is important when caring for patients whose culture is different than yours. A person’s background, upbringing, and set of beliefs shape the way they interact with healthcare personnel, guide the way they ask for and receive help, and play a role in their understanding and approach to their health. It is important to understand where the patient is coming from so that they can get the most out of their health care experience and ultimately have “improved health outcomes” (Brannon 2009, p. 4). This concept is especially important nowadays not only because the demographics of the United States is continually changing, but also due to the fact that these diverse groups tend to “maintain their cultural uniqueness” as opposed

Cultural competency is not an instinctive gift and must be taught to providers. At present, three basic models exist for teaching providers how to offer culturally-based care. The first model emphasizes the dissemination of knowledge and information to the individual, with the stress that awareness breeds more cultural competence. Students learn about “definitions about culture and related concepts, social determinants of health, and variations in disease incidence and prevalence” (Kripalni et al 2006). In contrast, an attitude-based curricula promote sensitivity through self-exploration about the individual’s own biases. Finally, “skill-building educational programs (the cross-cultural approach) focus on learning

Culture includes beliefs, values, habits, traditions, attitude and language shared by a same racial group living in a particular geographical area. It is dynamic and transferred from generation to generation (Kiefer, C., 2007). Every community has its own perception about their health, illness and treatment. The health care providers should understand these differences to avoid misinterpretation for providing

In the context of cultural competence, the health care providers and the relative services that delivered within the system play a critical role to meet the cultural and language requirements of consumers and their next of kin. They also have a responsibility to present the best available evidence in the context of medicine to assure that the patient could receive the appropriate treatment under certain circumstances based on their cultural needs to achieve the optimum outcome (Love & Waitoki, 2007; Dreachslin,

Providing culturally sensitive patient education is an important aspect to ensure the patient’s understanding of their illness, medication and treatment regime. It can be challenging for the health care provider if they have not received cultural diversity training. Patient education is also an integral part in preventing long term problems associated with not following up and taking care of their chronic conditions. It is critical to assess the patient for barriers to learning to provide culturally sensitive care. After the Vietnam war, many Hmong migrated to the U.S. Today there are thousands of Hmong living in many states across the country. Many Hmong believe there is a spiritual cause of their illness and may use Shamans as a medium between the real world and the spirit world for healing (Stratushealth.org, 2017). Addressing Hmong patients by their title and not their first name demonstrates respect. Providing education materials in both English and Hmong is essential and the use of interpreter services may be required. Including the family in the education process is important and the family should be allowed to be involved in developing the patient’s plan of care. Sensitivity to the patient’s cultural practices is essential in building rapport and for effective communication and understanding.

Social factors play an integral part in society’s perception of sickness. Every culture system has belief systems

Cultural competency is especially important in the health care setting, where barriers to communication and access to quality care can result in delayed diagnosis, inappropriate treatment, or worse. Cultural competence involves both awareness and knowledge about other cultures. Cultural competence requires acknowledging that culture and ethnicity guide and affect behavior, and that all people are cultural beings (Betancourt et al.,2010). Many studies of cultural competence training have found that it has a beneficial effect on the attitudes, knowledge, and skills of physicians and on patient

Health in all cultures is an important aspect of life. A person’s cultural background, religion and/or beliefs, greatly influences a person’s health and their response to medical care (Spector, 2004). These diverse cultures guide decisions made in daily life; what food eaten, living arrangements made, medications taken and medical advice listened to. A nurse must be knowledgeable and respectful of these diverse cultures and understand their importance when providing care. This understanding helps to build a strong nurse/patient relationship, increasing patient compliance, which ensures positive outcomes are met. Patients who are satisfied

Each culture, belief and heritage contrasts from person to person. Individuals have their “independent health behaviors which are affected by their religion and illness beliefs” (Jarvis, 2016). The definition of both terms health and illness various in all cultures, including how the situation is directed. But, “In the Transcultural Nursing Theory, nurses have a responsibility to understand the role of culture in the health of the patient” (“Cultural Awareness and Influences on Health”, n.d.). The origin of these individuals depends on their personal “health and illness beliefs, illness causation, health maintenance, health protection, health restoration, and traditional healers” (Jarvis, 2016). Without exception, anyone employed in hospitals should have knowledge of these respects before the physical examination. “Each health care organization should ensure that patients receive from all staff members effect, understandable and respectful care in a manner compatible with their culture, health, beliefs, and in their language” (Jarvis 2016).

Showing support and respect for cultural health beliefs creates a better interpersonal relationship between patient and physician. When implementing a wellness plan for the patient to follow the physician should take into consideration the beliefs of the patient. Health care providers should seek and obtain knowledge of their patient’s diverse cultures. Obtaining the knowledge of other cultures can be an valuable skill.

There are many cultures out in the world today that practice beliefs different than those in the United States. America is based off Western Culture and traditional medicine practices which focus on preventative and curative medicine. Most cultures around the world practice folk medicine, which focus more on the person as a whole with remedies and ceremonies rather than medicine and treatment. Even though each one believes in a different practice, all medical professionals should have the knowledge and awareness of each culture’s health beliefs to properly treat their patients in a respectful and kind

Patient Education is dedicated to patients and the education we should be providing as health care professional on a day-to-day basis. Patient Education is one of more important jobs we do in our career as nurses. Children with chronic health problems or diseases such as on a pediatric hematology/oncology unit, require skilled, home-based care by parents, supported by professionals. However, once patients are discharged, it is evident that there is a continuous need for online resources to help supplement their learning and the professional support they may have received during discharge. At this time, existing resources consist on patient/parent education at the bedside, with supplemental handouts to back up the teaching.