Culturally Competent Care Flashcards
What is cultural competence
The ability to understand and appreciate and work with people from cultures other than your own
Be aware
what are four components of a cultural competence?
Cultural awareness
Cultural knowledge
Cultural skill
Cultural encounter
what are three types of cross-cultural communication?
Verbal
Nonverbal
Silence
give an example of cross-cultural communication that is nonverbal
eye contact (or not)
Head nodding
Friendliness/ smiling
what are four kinds of cultural factors that affect health and health care?
Traditional healers
Spirituality and religion
Cross-cultural communication
Family Roles and relationships (who makes decisions)
what are the social determinants of health?
Neighborhood and built environment (zip code)
Economic stability
Health and health care (access to)
Social and community context
Education
the social determinants of health affects what?
Life expectancy
when encountering other cultures it is important to be what?
Open and non-judgmental
Define religion
Religion is a set of beliefs and practices and codes of conduct associated with a structure (Church, mosque or Synagogue) or organized group that integrate beliefs and values into a way of living.
what is the nurses role in regards to religion
Support the patient in whatever it is they believe.
And pray with them or find a spiritual person or Chaplin who will
Research says prayer can improve outcomes
define spirituality
Spirituality is a journey that takes place over time and involves the accumulation of life experiences and understanding
It is an attempt to find meaning value and purpose in life
when encountering other cultures it is important to be aware of _____________
Your own biases
what are three barriers to spiritual care?
Lack of awareness of spirituality or religion
Differences and spirituality between the nurse and the patient
Fear of the unknown
what are some nursing diagnosis related to religion and spirituality?
Impaired religiosity
Risk for spiritual distress
Spiritual distress
