Chapter 6 Flashcards
acculturatione
process of learning norms, bliefs, and behavioral expectations of a group other than one’s own group.
cultural competence
acquisition of knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of a culture that facilitates provision of culturally appropriate health care
ethnic group
people within a culture who share characteristics based on race, religion, color, national origin, or language
ethnocentrism
an assumption of cultural superiority and and an inability to accept the ways of another culture
ethnicity
an individual’s identification of slef as part of an ethnic group (people w/in a culture who share characteristics based on race, religion, color, national origin, or language).
race
a grouping of people based on biological similarities
whole medical systems
traditional chinese medicine
ayurveda
homeopathy
naturopathy
mind body medicine
biofeedback, hypnosis, relaxation therapy, meditation, visual imagery, yoga, taichi, qi gong, cognitive behavioral therapies, group supports, autogenic training, and spirituality
biologically based practices
botanicals, prebiotics/probiotics, whole food diets, functional foods, animal derived extracts, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, amino acids, and proteins.
manipulative and body based practices
chiropractic and osteopathic manipulation, massage therapy, and reflexology
energy medicine
sound energy therapy, light therapy, acupuncture, qi gong, reiki and johre, therapeutic touch, intercessory prayer, whole medical systems, and magnetic therapy.
low risk therapies
meditation, relaxation techniques, imagery, music therapy, massage, touch, laughter and humor, spiritual measures, such as prayer.
