Culturally Congruent Care From the Perspectives of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

2020 ◽  
pp. 104365961990000
Author(s):  
Hiba Wehbe-Alamah ◽  
Linda Sue Hammonds ◽  
David Stanley

Introduction: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are three world religions that occupy much of the world stage in health care, journalism, and media. Nurses frequently provide care for representatives of these groups. Culturally competent nurses recognize that there are differences and similarities within and between these religions. Methodology: This article incorporates findings from a scholarly review of the literature and transcultural nursing/health care principles and is guided by Leininger’s Culture Care Diversity and Universality Theory. It discusses the roots from which these religions emerged, and the similarities and differences in religious beliefs and practices as pertained to health care. Conclusion: Nurses and other health care professionals may use knowledge presented in this article to conduct individualized cultural assessments and provide culturally congruent health care to Jewish, Christian, and Muslim populations. Leininger’s three culture care modes of decisions and actions offer a creative approach to providing meaningful and helpful culturally sensitive care.

Curationis ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
CJ Leuning ◽  
LF Small ◽  
A Van Dyk

Since Namibia’s Independence in 1990, the population of elders—persons 65 years old and older—in urban communities is growing steadily. As such, requests for home health care, health counselling, respite care and residential care for aging members of society are overwhelming nurses and the health care system. This study expands transcultural nursing knowledge by increasing understanding of generic (home-based) patterns of elder care that are practised and lived by urban Namibian families. Guided by Madeleine Leininger’s theory of culture care diversity and universality and the ethnonursing research method, emic (insider) meanings and expressions of care and caring for elders in selected urban households have been transposed into five substantive themes. The themes, which depict what caring for elders means to urban families, include: 1 nurturing the health of the family, 2 trusting in the benevolence of life as lived, 3 honouring one’s elders, 4 sustaining security and purpose for life amid uncertainty, and 5 living with rapidly changing cultural and social structures. These findings add a voice from the developing world to the evolving body of transcultural nursing knowledge. Synthesis of findings with professional care practices facilitates the creation of community-focussed models for provisioning culturally congruent nursing care to elders and their families in urban Namibia.


Author(s):  
Kelly R. Arora

Interspiritual conversations are becoming more common in health care settings as providers recognize that patients’ diverse spiritual/religious values, beliefs, and practices may influence their health care decision-making and general well-being. This essay explores the practical dimensions of teaching health care professionals how to use an interspiritual dialogue approach grounded in values and particularism through a course entitled “Faith, Spirituality and Culture in Health Care,” which was designed for and taught to doctoral students at a Denver, Colorado, School of Pharmacy. After considering the contemporary context for teaching interspiritual dialogue to healthcare professionals, the essay reflects upon and relates the pedagogical choices made in designing and teaching the course, as well as the course structure, outline, objectives, and schedule.


Author(s):  
Tasneem Dangor ◽  
Eleanor Ross

The aim of the study was to investigate the beliefs and practices of caregivers and traditional healers within the South African Muslim community regarding Down syndrome. An exploratory-descriptive research design was utilized which incorporated individual interviews with 10 caregivers of persons with Down syndrome as well as 10 traditional healers from the South African Muslim community. Common beliefs emanating from both groups relating to the cause of Down syndrome included the notion that this condition was genetic in origin and that such children were perceived to be gifts from God. Others attributed Down syndrome to a punishment from God or the result of curses from people. Treatment included the use of inscriptions from the Quraan, water that had been prayed over and herbal medicines. Some caregivers seemed reluctant to approach western health care professionals due to negative past experiences. The main reasons for consulting traditional healers were cultural beliefs and pressure from family members, their holistic approach and the personal nature of their interventions. Collaboration between allopathic medicine and traditional healing was advocated by almost all of the traditional healers. These findings underline the need for culturally sensitive rehabilitation practices in speech-language pathology and audiology; and collaboration between western health care practitioners and traditional healers.


2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
pp. 496-504 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Burkett ◽  
Edith Morris ◽  
Jean Anthony ◽  
Donna Shambley-Ebron ◽  
Patricia Manning-Courtney

Purpose: Parents are the most significant contributor to care of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and as such research on African American parenting in ASD is conspicuously absent. Findings relevant to parenting are discussed from a study with urban African American families caring for children with ASD. Design: An ethnonursing study was conducted with 24 African American family members of children with ASD and 28 professionals. Data were analyzed and reported as themes. Findings: Two universal themes of were found of respect and faith in God and family that influenced parental care. Two diverse themes of mother’s watchful care and father’s protective care, along with differences in feelings of isolation and dependence on supports were found among single- and two-parent families. Discussion and Practice Implications: When health care professionals increase their knowledge and understanding of cultural practices in the parental care of children with ASD, they provide health care that is culturally congruent.


2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen O’Connor

The purpose of this article is to call attention to the lack of caregiver safety in conflict settings; to bring awareness to nurses and health care professionals of new challenges, specifically the deliberate targeting of health care professionals, that they may encounter in local armed conflict situations; and to address a gap in knowledge about the social and cultural factors surrounding 21st-century armed conflict that directly affect the provision of health care. I argue that these are of interest to transcultural nursing in that violent actors belong to a dangerous subculture, the understanding of which is important to transcultural nursing practice and caregiver safety. The article calls for increased focus on the protection of the nursing workforce and renewed attention on international humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions that mandate the safety of global health care workers.


Author(s):  
Elaine Keane ◽  
Ingrid Provident

PURPOSE: Although international service learning has the capacity to promote a variety of important professional behaviors, merely visiting another country does not automatically result in these benefits. METHODS: This article describes an evidenced-based course which used pre-trip preparation in combination with a nine day service learning trip to Ecuador to develop cultural competence among 6 occupational and 6 physical therapy students. Pre-trip preparation included online and in-person components to increase self-awareness, awareness of other cultures, knowledge about Ecuadorian culture and skill-building. On-site activities included exploration of the physical and social context in addition to providing occupational and physical therapy treatment in a variety of settings. The authors collected qualitative information by reviewing responses to prompts on an online forum. A pre-test/post-test format using the Inventory for Assessing the Process of Cultural Competence Among Healthcare Professionals-Student Version (IAPCC-SV) was used to gather quantitative information. RESULTS: A paired-samples t-test was used to compare the group’s pre-test and post-test scores on the IAPCC-SV. There was a statistically significant difference in the scores between the pre-test (M=57.72, SD+ 6.66) and post-test (M=67.54, SD+ 3.55) with the change in mean score of 9.81 resulting in t= -491, df = 10 and p ≤.001. DISCUSSION: The results showed a change in students from the level of culturally aware to culturally competent based on the scale provided in IAPCC-SV. The experience resulted in an increased desire to continue intercultural practice. Health care professionals have a responsibility to be culturally competent. This article will assist health care professionals to reflect on the advantages of joining an international service learning trip to expand their self-awareness and awareness of other cultures. Professors may reflect on how pre-trip preparation may enhance existing service learning experiences.


Primer on Multiple Sclerosis, second edition is designed to be a practical guide to the basic science and clinical manifestations of multiple sclerosis. It is intended primarily for neurologists and other health care professionals who treat persons with this disease. The book starts with a review of the history of multiple sclerosis and the basic genetics, immunology, electrophysiology, and pathophysiology that are central to the disease. It then reviews the common and uncommon clinical signs and symptoms of multiple sclerosis and the management of these conditions. The latest diagnostic strategies are presented. There is extensive coverage of approved and experimental disease-modifying therapies, including algorithms to assist clincians in choosing these therapies. Complementary and alternative therapies that are popular among persons with multiple sclerosis are examined. New additions to this edition include a chapter for nursing health care professionals, and updates on therapeutics. Unique to this book are the chapters on the legal, psychosocial, and vocational issues that often present challenges for person with multiple sclerosis, topics that typically are not covered in standard texts.


2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 258-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sibel Sevinç

Introduction: The increasing flow of Syrian refugees to Turkey, coupled with their extended stay, highlights the need for culturally competent health care, which includes nursing interventions. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe the experiences of nurses who provide care for Syrian refugees in internal medicine clinics in a hospital located in Turkey. Method: This descriptive study was based on qualitative content analysis using an inductive approach and involved discovery and description of the data. The study sample consisted of 10 nurses who work at the internal medicine clinic of a State Hospital in Turkey. Data were collected using semistructured interviews. Results: Three themes with related subthemes were derived from the data. Nurses who participated in the study experienced: (a) Nurses found communicating with Syrian refugees and their families difficult in the clinic. (b) Nurses observed and experienced differences and similarities in caring for Turkish and Syrian patients. (c) Nurses expressed and displayed compassion toward Syrian refugees during the caring process. Conclusion:In order for nurses to provide the best care for Syrian refugee patients, it is important to identify cultural caring behaviors observed by nurses in the promotion of culturally congruent nursing and health care.


2019 ◽  
pp. 8-18
Author(s):  
Ariadna María Angarita Navarro ◽  
Martha Patricia Bejarano Beltrán

TITULOS ESPAÑOL: Creencias y prácticas de cuidado genérico en gestantes Wayúu colombianas INGLÉS: Beliefs and practices of culture care in colombian Wayúu pregnant women PORTUGUÉS: Crenças e práticas de cuidado genérico em mulheres grávidas colombianas do povo Wayuu   RESUMENES ESPAÑOL: Objetivo: Conocer las creencias y prácticas de cuidado de las gestantes de la comunidad indígena wayuu en las rancherías de Sapalou y Sutalu, La Guajira.  Metodología: Estudio cualitativo con enfoque etnográfico, el cual se llevó a cabo con once gestantes de dicha comunidad indígena. La información se obtuvo mediante la observación participativa y una entrevista semiestructurada. Para el análisis de los datos, se utilizó la guía de análisis de cuatro fases propuesta por Leininger. Resultados: Las gestantes wayuu describieron las prácticas de cuidado prenatal heredadas por su cultura. Durante la gestación, las wayuu se cohíben de comer algunos alimentos, como camarón, cangrejo, conejo o tortuga, para evitar complicaciones en el parto y en el hijo por nacer. No tienen contacto con personas que hayan cometido homicidio, manipulado cadáveres o asistido a funerales, pues según sus creencias esto puede generar sangrados durante el parto. La partera se convierte en un miembro significativo en la comunidad durante el proceso de gestación, trabajo de parto y parto de las gestantes.  Conclusiones: Es imperativo que la enfermería conozca los rasgos culturales de las comunidades indígenas para brindar cuidados holísticos y de calidad. Así mismo, es indispensable continuar con estudios que indaguen las creencias y prácticas de cuidado durante el parto y el puerperio de este tipo de población. INGLÉS: Objective: Understand the beliefs and care practices of the expectant mothers of the Wayuu indigenous community in the rancherias Sapalou and Sutalu, La Guajira. Methodology: Qualitative study with an ethnographic focus, which was performed on eleven expectant mothers of the mentioned indigenous community. The information was obtained through participative observation and a semi-structured interview. For the analysis of the data, the analysis guide of four tenets by Leininger was used.   Results: The Wayuu expectant mothers described the practices of prenatal care inherited from their culture. During pregnancy, Wayuu mothers are not allowed to eat some foods such as shrimp, crab, rabbit or turtle, to prevent complications at birth and in the child to be born. They do not have contact with people that have committed murder, manipulated corpses or have assisted to funerals, since according to their beliefs this can cause bleeding at birth. The midwife becomes a significant member of the community during the pregnancy and labor process. Conclusions: It is imperative that nursing understands the cultural traits of the indigenous communities to bring holistic and quality nursing. Also, it is indispensable to continue with studies that explore the beliefs and practices of care during labor and postpartum of this populations. PORTUGUÉS: Objetivo: Conhecer as crenças e práticas de cuidado das mulheres grávidas da comunidade indígena Wayuu ou uaiús em ranchos de Sapalou e Sutalu, Estado de “La Guajira”, na Colômbia.  Metodologia: Estudo qualitativo com uma abordagem etnográfica, o qual foi realizado com onze mulheres grávidas da referida comunidade indígena. A informação se obteve através da observação participativa e uma entrevista semiestruturada. Para a análise dos dados, utilizou-se a guia da análise de quatro fases proposta por Leininger. Resultados: As mulheres grávidas Wayuu descreveram as práticas de cuidado pré-natal herdadas por sua cultura. Durante a gestação, as wayuu são inibidas de comer alguns alimentos como: camarão, caranguejo, coelho ou tartaruga, para evitar complicações no parto e no filho que está por nascer. Não têm contato com pessoas que tenham cometido homicídio, manipulado cadáveres ou ter participado de funerais, pois segundo suas crenças isto pode gerar sangramentos durante o parto. A parteira se converte num membro significativo na comunidade durante o processo de gestação, trabalho de parto e parto das grávidas.  Conclusões: é imperativo que a enfermagem conheça as características culturais das comunidades indígenas para fornecer cuidados holísticos e de qualidade. Assim mesmo, é indispensável continuar com estudos que indaguem as crenças e práticas de cuidado durante o parto e o puerpério deste tipo de população.   PALABRAS CLAVE ESPAÑOL: Atención de enfermería, gestación, características culturales, enfermería transcultural. INGLÉS: nursing care, pregnancy, cultural characteristics, transcultural nursing. PORTUGÉS: Atendimento de enfermagem, características culturais, enfermagem transcultural, gestação.    


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