Transcultural concepts in nursing care / Margaret M. Andrews, Joyceen S. Boyle ; Canadian editor, Tracy Jean Carr.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Andrews, Margaret M.

Contributor:

Boyle, Joyceen S.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Transcultural nursing.

Nursing--Social aspects.

Nursing.

Nursing--Cross-cultural studies.

Transcultural Nursing.

Nursing Care--psychology.

Cross-Cultural Comparison.

Medical Subjects:

Transcultural Nursing.

Nursing Care--psychology.

Cross-Cultural Comparison.

Physical Description:

xvi, 573 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Edition:

Fourth edition.

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, [2003]

Summary:

Now in its Fourth Edition, and transcultural nursing text conveys the importance of diverse cultural knowledge for the evaluation of patient outcomes, understanding persons in clinical settings and appropriate responses to clinical settings and appropriate responses to clinical situations during the nurse/client interaction. Detailed theory is discussed and each chapter contains awareness exercises to ensure comprehension of the nursing role as trusted health care providers. Coverage includes cultural variation in lifestyle, communication and beliefs. New to this edition is a two-color design, revised content on assessment and applications of concepts; a new chapter on culturally appropriate interventions; and, more case studies, research studies and clinical vignettes.

Contents:

Part 1 Historical and Theoretical Foundations of Transcultural Nursing Care 1

1 Theoretical Foundations of Transcultural Nursing / Margaret M. Andrews 3

2 Culturally Competent Nursing Care / Margaret M. Andrews 15

3 Cultural Competence in the Health History and Physical Examination / Margaret M. Andrews 36

4 The Influence of Cultural and Health Belief Systems on Health Care Practices / Margaret M. Andrews 73

Part 2 Transcultural Nursing: Across the Lifespan 93

5 Transcultural Perspectives in Childbearing / Jana Lauderdale 95

6 Transcultural Perspectives in the Nursing Care of Children / Margaret M. Andrews 132

7 Transcultural Perspectives in the Nursing Care of Adults / Joyceen S. Boyle 181

8 Transcultural Nursing Care of Older Adults / Margaret A. McKenna 209

Part 3 Nursing in Multicultural Health Care Settings 247

9 Creating Culturally Competent Organizations / Patti Ludwig-Beymer 249

10 Transcultural Perspectives in Mental Health Nursing / Kathryn Hopkins Kavanagh 272

11 Culture, Family, and Community / Joyceen S. Boyle 315

12 Cultural Diversity in the Health Care Workforce / Margaret M. Andrews 361

Part 4 Contemporary Challenges in Transcultural Nursing 403

13 Transcultural Aspects of Pain / Patti Ludwig-Beymer 405

14 Religion, Culture, and Nursing / Margaret M. Andrews, Patricia A. Hanson 432

15 Cultural Competence in Ethical Decision-Making / Dula F. Pacquiao 503

Appendix A Andrews/Boyle Transcultural Nursing Assessment Guide / Joyceen S. Boyle, Margaret M. Andrews 533.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0781736803

OCLC:

49942650