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What theory did Madeleine M. Leininger formulate that emphasizes the influence of culture on health and illness?
What theory did Madeleine M. Leininger formulate that emphasizes the influence of culture on health and illness?
Cultural shock refers to the ease of adjusting to a new cultural environment.
Cultural shock refers to the ease of adjusting to a new cultural environment.
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What is the primary model associated with Leininger's Transcultural Nursing Theory?
What is the primary model associated with Leininger's Transcultural Nursing Theory?
The Sunrise Model
The unique beliefs, norms, and practices of a specific culture are known as __________.
The unique beliefs, norms, and practices of a specific culture are known as __________.
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Match the following concepts with their definitions:
Match the following concepts with their definitions:
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The study of cultural similarities and differences in nursing is known as:
The study of cultural similarities and differences in nursing is known as:
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Ethnicity refers to a group of people who share a common and distinctive culture.
Ethnicity refers to a group of people who share a common and distinctive culture.
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What is the definition of culture?
What is the definition of culture?
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What does ethnic identity refer to?
What does ethnic identity refer to?
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Culturally competent care means working with cultural differences to enhance client support.
Culturally competent care means working with cultural differences to enhance client support.
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Define cultural preservation in healthcare.
Define cultural preservation in healthcare.
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Cultural _________ involves changing harmful practices that negatively impact health.
Cultural _________ involves changing harmful practices that negatively impact health.
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Match the type of care with its description:
Match the type of care with its description:
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Which of the following is a major assumption regarding culture in health?
Which of the following is a major assumption regarding culture in health?
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Ethnonursing studies nursing care beliefs solely in Western cultures.
Ethnonursing studies nursing care beliefs solely in Western cultures.
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What is the goal of transcultural nursing?
What is the goal of transcultural nursing?
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Health reflects the ability to perform daily role activities in culturally ________ lifeways.
Health reflects the ability to perform daily role activities in culturally ________ lifeways.
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What does culturally congruent care emphasize?
What does culturally congruent care emphasize?
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According to major assumptions, lay illnesses often require various approaches to treatment.
According to major assumptions, lay illnesses often require various approaches to treatment.
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What is the role of effective intercultural communication in nursing?
What is the role of effective intercultural communication in nursing?
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Cultural ________ can help ensure that healthcare providers respect a patient's cultural values and beliefs.
Cultural ________ can help ensure that healthcare providers respect a patient's cultural values and beliefs.
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Which of the following does cultural care negotiation focus on?
Which of the following does cultural care negotiation focus on?
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Study Notes
Leininger's Transcultural Nursing Theory
- Developed by Madeleine M. Leininger, a pioneer in transcultural nursing, who noticed cultural differences influencing patient care.
- Focused on how culture shapes health and illness perceptions.
- Her theory now forms a distinct nursing discipline.
- The Transcultural Nursing Society offers certification (CTN).
- Leininger's model, the Sunrise Model (1997), outlines the theory's framework.
Major Concepts and Definitions
- Transcultural Nursing: Comparative study of different cultures to understand both universal and unique aspects.
- Culture: Shared values, beliefs, traditions, and practices passed down through generations. Includes beliefs, habits, customs, and rituals.
- Religion: Belief in a divine power.
- Ethnicity: Shared cultural heritage; a sense of belonging to a specific group.
- Cultural Identity: Sense of belonging to an ethnic group or culture.
- Culture Universals: Common values, norms, and behaviors across cultures.
- Culture Specifics: Unique values, beliefs, and behaviors within a given culture.
- Material Culture: Tangible cultural elements (e.g., clothing, art).
- Non-material Culture: Intangible cultural elements (e.g., beliefs, customs, language).
- Cultural Shock: Disorientation when encountering a different culture.
- Ethnic Groups: Share a common social and cultural heritage.
- Ethnic Identity: Subjective sense of belonging to a distinct ethnic group.
- Race: Classification based on shared biological characteristics. Race and culture are not equivalent.
- Cultural Awareness: Self-reflection on one's background, biases, and assumptions about others.
- Culturally Congruent Care: Care aligned with a person's values and beliefs.
- Culturally Competent Care: Providing care that respects and addresses cultural differences.
- Ethnonursing: Study of nursing care as perceived by a specific culture.
- Nursing: A learned, humanistic, scientific profession focused on improving well-being, in culturally relevant ways.
- Health: Culturally defined state of well-being, reflecting a person's ability to perform roles in their culture.
- Human Beings: Generally considered caring and concerned about others.
Nursing Decisions
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Cultural Preservation/Maintenance: Supporting a patient's cultural traditions.
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Cultural Care Accommodation/Negotiation: Balancing a patient's culture with healthcare needs.
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Cultural Care Repatterning/Restructuring: Supporting a patient's adaptation or change of practice.
Major Assumptions
- Culture strongly influences health and illness perceptions and coping.
- Cultural competence is vital for nurses.
- Culture shapes a person's view of health, illness, and healing.
- Religious and cultural knowledge is essential in healthcare.
- Traditional healing methods exist alongside Western medicine.
- Culture dictates acceptable behaviors.
- Intercultural communication is crucial to effective caregiving.
Application of Theory to Nursing
- Practice: Increasingly multicultural communities necessitate culturally sensitive healthcare.
- Education: Nursing curricula increasingly emphasize transcultural care.
- Research: The theory supports research across various cultures.
- Goals: Provide culturally congruent care, tailored to specific and universal needs, and aid patients facing illness or death in ways that respect their values and beliefs.
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Explore the foundational concepts of Leininger's Transcultural Nursing Theory, developed by Madeleine M. Leininger. This quiz delves into key definitions and core ideas that shape the realm of transcultural nursing, emphasizing the influence of culture on health care practices.
