Nurseing 4 culture Flashcards
Emic Worldview
Emic Worldview- how you see your culture (subject that belongs to culture)
Etic worldview-
Etic worldview- how others(outsides/observers) see your culture
Enculturation
normalizing your own culture as a child
Acculturation/Assimilation
joining a new culture
Biculturalism-
Biculturalism- An individual identifies with two or more cultures
Culture shock-
Culture shock- not understanding a local culture and feeling foolish
Transcultural nursing-
Transcultural nursing- a comparative study of cultures to understand similarities and differences across human groups.
Culturally congruent care
Culturally congruent care-care that fits the people’s valued life patterns and set of meanings- which is generated from the people themselves
Ethnocentrism
Ethnocentrism-a tendency to hold one’s own way of life as superior to others.
Cultural impositions
Cultural impositions- using one’s own values & lifeways as the absolute guide in dealing w/ clients & interpreting their behavior
Naturalistic practitioners
Naturalistic practitioners- illness caused by natural, impersonal, and biological forces
Personalistic practitioners
Personalistic practitioners- health & illness can be caused by active influences of an external agent which can be human or nonhuman
CULTURE BOUND SYNDROME-
Illness constituted by the personal, social, & cultural explanations and reactions of a given society to perceived dysfunctions or abnormalities in its members. Hwa- Byung: Korean culture bound syndrome
Common Health Problems by Specific Population
Native Americans/Alaska
Native Americans/Alaska Native-heart disease, cirrhosis of the liver, DM, fetal alcohol syndrome
Common Health Problems by Specific Population
African Americans-
African Americans- HTN, CVA, sickle cell anemia, lactose intolerance, keloids
Common Health Problems by Specific Population
Asians
Asians-HTN, CA of the liver, lactose intolerance, thalassemia
Common Health Problems by Specific Population
Hispanics-
Hispanics- DM, lactose intolerance
Common Health Problems by Specific Population
Whites-
Whites- breast CA, heart disease, HTN, DM, obesity
Common Health Problems by Specific Population
Eastern European Jews-
Eastern European Jews- Cystic Fibrosis, Gaucher’s disease, spinal muscular atrophy, Tay-Sachs’ disease
Complementary Therapies-
CHA- Complimentary Health Approaches
What is the Difference?
Complementary Therapies- Used with traditional medical interventions. Complement the medical treatment. (old name)
Alternative Modalities- Not included in the scope of conventional medical care
CHA- Complimentary Health Approaches(newest name)
IH- Integrative Health
IH- Integrative Health is a combination of complimentary and conventional health approaches
What is CAT
CHA- Complimentary Health Approaches
Mind, body, and spirit are integrated & together influence health and illness
Health is a balance of body systems; mental, social, and spiritual as well as physical
Illness is a manifestation of imbalance or disharmony
Symptoms are a sign or reflection of a deeper instability within the person; restoring physical and mental harmony will alleviate the symptoms. Healing is a slow process that involves the whole person.
Allopathic Therapies
Illness occurs either in the mind or the body, which are separate entities.
Health is the absence of disease
The main causes of illness are considered to be pathogens (bacteria or viruses) or biochemical imbalances.
Curing seeks to destroy the invading organism or repair the affected part.
Emphasis is on disease and high technology. Drugs, surgery and radiation are among the key tools for dealing with medical problems
HOLISM
Underlies many CAT- mind, body, emotions, and spirit are connected and function as a unified whole.
MOST FREQUENTLY USED CAT PRODUCT
CAT-Fish oil was the #1 natural product among adults, with 7.8% using it in2012.
This is a change from 2007, when echinacea was#1. Melatonin was the #2 natural product used by children in 2012.
The mind and body approaches most commonly used by adults include
yoga, chiropractic or osteopathic manipulation, meditation, and massagetherapy.
Describe the five categories of CAT
WHOLE MEDICAL SYSTEMS-
- WHOLE MEDICAL SYSTEMS- Shamanism (most widlly practiced medical system on planet)
Homeopathy (remedies derived from plants, minerals, animals)
Naturopathy (do no harm, nature heals all)
Chiropractic medicine
Describe the five categories of CAT
MIND-BODY MODALITIES-
MIND-BODY MODALITIES- Relaxation Meditation Guided imagery Prayer Aromatherapy
Describe the five categories of CAT
ENERGY MEDICINE MODALITIES
ENERGY MEDICINE MODALITIES Chakras(concentrated energy in the body and spirit) Aura Therapeutic touch Healing touch
Describe the five categories of CAT
BIOLOGICALLY BASED PRACTICES
BIOLOGICALLY BASED PRACTICES Botanicals (herbal supplements) Nutritional supplements Not regulated by the FDA in US Teaching tips 28-1 for using herbs and supplements
Describe the five categories of CAT
MANIPULATIVE AND BODY-BASED PRACTICES
MANIPULATIVE AND BODY-BASED PRACTICES Therapeutic massage Rolfing Shiatsu Feldenkrais Alexander Myofascial release Breaks up tension held in body structures(all these) Promote communication between mind-body structures Promote detoxification Improve body functioning
