Spirituality/Diversity Flashcards

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spirituality

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complex concept that is unique to each individual and is dependent upon a person’s culture, development, life experiences, beliefs, and ideas about life

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spiritual wellness

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awareness to one’s inner self
connection to a higher being, nature
values
highly individualized

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spiritual wellness attributes

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harmony
purpose
self acceptance
clear values
positive outlook
peace
balance
growth

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types of spirituality

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religious
non religious

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spirituality and religion

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spirituality is found in all human cultures
expressed differently in religious faiths
spirituality does not have to include religion
being spiritual doe not mean practicing religion
congruency

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spirituality and health

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reduce stress
improved health outcomes with chronic conditions
helps with pain management
comfort for the dying and bereaving
enhances recovery from illness and surgery

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spirituality and health
decreases

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anxiety, depression, anger, discomfort, feelings of isolation, alcohol abuse, BP, risk of heart disease

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spirituality and health
increases

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ability to cope, feeling of hope, optimism, freedom from regret, inner peace, satisfaction with life

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spirituality in healing process

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enhances comfort
provides inner peace
helps patients come to terms with disability and death

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relationships include

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self, family, friends, loved ones

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aspects of relationships that effect spirituality

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love, hurt, trust, mistrust, communication

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spiritual distress

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the state in which the individual experiences or is at risk for experiencing a disturbance in his belief system that is the source of their strength and hope

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spiritual distress characteristics

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concern with the meaning of life, suffering, and/or death
concern about belief system
anger towards God/religious representatives
no longer participates in religious practices
concerns with their relationship with God
questions meanings of their own existence
feels guilt, shame, remorse
feels helpless and hopeless
seeks spiritual assistance
demonstrates gallows humor
suffers from sleep disturbances
alterations in mood or behavior

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spiritual assessment

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faith/belief
life and self responsibility
connectedness to God/other power
life satisfaction
culture
fellowship and community
ritual and practice
vocation

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nursing care

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nurse-patient relationship
use of support systems
diet
prayer/meditation

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nursing action

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offer to contact the pastoral care department
plan activities to promote healing of body, mind, spirit
offer to teach relaxation, guided imagery, and meditation technique

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religion

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organized beliefs and worship
“state of doing”

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agnostic

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a person who believes nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God or of anything beyond material phenomena

person who claims neither faith nor disbelief in God

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atheist

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a person who disbelieves or lacks belief in existence of God or gods and an ultimate reality

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what is diversity?

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the unique variations between individuals informed by genetics and cultural background, refined by experience and personal choice

21
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what is culture?

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learned and shared beliefs involving:
knowledge, behaviors, ideas, attitudes, values, habits, work, lifestyle, etc.. that are unique to a particular group of people

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transcultural nursing

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a comparative study of cultures to understand similarities and differences across human groups

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cultural sensitivity

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being aware of cultural similarities and differences of others without assigning them value based on differences or similarities

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cultural competence

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requires acquiring specific knowledge, skills, and attitudes ti ensure delivery of culturally congruent care

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cultural awareness

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self exam of one’s own bias

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cultural knowledge

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sound education base about diversity

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cultural skills

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gathering information through a cultural assessment and being aware of physical findings that are based on race/ethnicity

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cultural encounters

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engage face to face

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cultural desires

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want to engage with diverse populations

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barriers to culturally competent care

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bias
prejudices
ethnocentrism
cultural imposition
cultural stereotype
discrimination

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ethnicity

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a cultural group’s shared identity such as values, language, geographical space, racial characteristics

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race

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the grouping of people based on similarities and attributes

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world view

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set of assumptions which guides how people perceive the world around them

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etic

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outsider perspective

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emic

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insider perspective

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health disparities

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