Guide to Culturally Competent Health Care [Paperback]

Larry Purnell (Author), Betty J. Paulanka (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0803611633 | ISBN-13: 978-0803611634 | Publication Date: September 2004 | Edition: 1

This guide will boost the confidence of students who feel uncomfortable dealing with those from a cultural background different than their own. It provides a summary of issues to be aware of, including cultural variations regarding personal space, dietary preferences, activities of daily living, communication, symptom management, activities of daily living, religious and health practices.

Discusses the 12 domains of culturally competent care, and components of each domain

Product Details

• Paperback: 478 pages
• Publisher: F. A. Davis Company; 1 edition (September 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0803611633
• ISBN-13: 978-0803611634
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #989,110 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Be careful...., September 8, 2007

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I felt that this book had a tendency to make very subjective, generalized, unsupported assumptions. I offer an example: in the chapter about Mexicans, it says something to the effect of: being overweight is viewed as a good quality in Mexican culture. Ok, we know that there does tend to be widespread obesity among Mexican populations, but how do you come to the conclusion that being overweight is a desirable state among Mexican people? I am a Mexican American and I have never known a single Mexican person who viewed being overweight as a coveted position. I would not advise taking this book as gospel truth. Exercise caution when referencing this book in the clinical setting.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars cultural competency, April 19, 2009

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I loved this little pocket book, I actually didn't sell it back. I has a lot of great information on different cultures, most of which I had forgotten. This should be a keeper for any nurse.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great info on culture, March 10, 2010

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As always, I am pleased with my purchase from Amazon. I needed this book for a culture paper I had to write. I looked all over the internet to find specific cultural beliefs and customs for a specific country, but had little luck finding what I needed. This book had exactly what I needed. It is short and to the point, yet very specific. Great book!