CH 18 Cultural Competency

Question 1

Definition of ethnicity

Answer 1

relates to national origins, customs, norms and languages

Question 2

Definition of race

Answer 2

historically used to group people based on biological or physical traits, but is now conceptualized buy multiculturalists as sociorace

Question 3

Definition of sociorace

Answer 3

social and historical aspects of a group of people, providing info about customs, norms and social aspects of the group

Question 4

Definition of culture

Answer 4

any group that shares a theme or issues

Question 5

Definition of multiculturalism

Answer 5

a social-intellectual movement promoting cultural diversity as a core principle and insisting on equality and respect for all groups

Question 6

Why must rehab specialists be aware of their own worldviews?

Answer 6

clinicians can more effectively help clients need to understand others worldviews and cross-cultural factors impinging on neurorehab (??)

Question 7

List 4 types of intelligence

Answer 7

academic/analytical
practical
social
emotional

Question 8

What is the benefit of the WHO Biopschosocial Model for rehabilitation and what are the 5 levels?

Answer 8

one way to integrate cultural differences into neurorehab

Biological
Cognitive-Affective
Social-interpresonal
Social-institutional
Cultural

Question 9

Biological level of Biopsych model + example

Answer 9

behavior is influenced by physiological and genetic makeup
ex= genetic predisposition to diabetes

Question 10

Cognitive-Affective level of Biopsych model + example

Answer 10

Thought and feelings can impact our behavior
ex=high levels of stress impact physical body systems

Question 11

Social-interpersonal level of Biopsych model + example

Answer 11

Social relationships can impact our behavior
ex=pt trying to remain sober is teased by friends and drinks more

Question 12

Social-institutional level of Biopsych model + example

Answer 12

Behavior is influenced by interactions with social institutions
ex=discrimination resulting in distrust and reduced adherence to medical advice

Question 13

Cultural level of Biopsych model + example

Answer 13

How we behave is impacted by values, practices and beliefs that are culturally ingrained
ex=person nodding in agreement vs just acknowledging listening

Question 14

List 6 auxiliary aides and services

Answer 14

Qualified sign language
video interpreting
qualified note takers
computer assisted real-time transcription
assistive listening devices
telephone handset amplifiers
oral, relay or tactile interpreters

Question 15

List examples of how to incorporate cultural diversity into tx environments

Answer 15

-provide books and written materials in various languages
-display pics and objects from a variety of cultures
-encourage use of 1st language in environments with others who also speak that language

Question 16

What are some practical guidelines for providing care and assistance?

Answer 16

-golden rule
-think before speaking, avoid labels
-always ask before giving advice
-avoid pity + patronizing