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Applying cultural competence to perianesthesia nursing.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  16600830     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The paper stresses the importance of cultural competence in perianesthesia nursing, both in terms of caring for the patient and in dealing with the patient's family. Cultural variations in gender, decision-making, family, communication, and time orientation are presented. A distinction is made between generalizations (potentially useful) and stereotypes (potentially harmful). Several suggestions for specific ways to provide more culturally appropriate care are presented, and resources for further study are provided.
Authors:
Geri-Ann Galanti
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of perianesthesia nursing : official journal of the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses / American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses     Volume:  21     ISSN:  1089-9472     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Perianesth. Nurs.     Publication Date:  2006 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2006-04-07     Completed Date:  2006-06-12     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9610507     Medline TA:  J Perianesth Nurs     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  97-102     Citation Subset:  N    
Affiliation:
Department of Anthropology, CSULA, 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032, USA. mail@ggalanti.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Attitude of Health Personnel / ethnology
Attitude to Health / ethnology
Clinical Competence / standards*
Communication
Cultural Diversity*
Decision Making
Empathy
Family / ethnology
Female
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Male
Nurse's Role / psychology
Nurse-Patient Relations
Postanesthesia Nursing / education,  organization & administration*
Prejudice
Sex Factors
Stereotyping
Time Perception
Transcultural Nursing / education,  organization & administration*
Visitors to Patients / psychology

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