Cultural Care Considerations

Create a mind map identifying the six cultural phenomena that should be considered when providing culturally appropriate care to patients, according to Giger and Davidhizar. For each phenomenon, provide a brief description and example.  

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Cultural Care Considerations

  • Communication Patterns
    • Description: Refers to verbal and nonverbal communication norms within a culture.
    • Example: In some cultures, direct eye contact may be seen as disrespectful, while in others, it’s a sign of attentiveness.
  • Space Preferences
    • Description: Cultural norms regarding personal space and physical proximity during interactions.
    • Example: Some cultures prefer closer physical proximity during conversations, while others prefer more personal space.
  • Time Orientation
    • Description: Attitudes toward time, including punctuality and the pace of life.
    • Example: Some cultures emphasize strict adherence to schedules (monochronic), while others prioritize flexibility and relationships over strict time management (polychronic).
  • Social Organization
    • Description: Family structure, roles, and hierarchies within the community.
    • Example: Extended family involvement in decision-making and caregiving is common in some cultures, contrasting with nuclear family independence in others…

 

  • Communication Patterns
    • Description: Refers to verbal and nonverbal communication norms within a culture.
    • Example: In some cultures, direct eye contact may be seen as disrespectful, while in others, it’s a sign of attentiveness.
  • Space Preferences
    • Description: Cultural norms regarding personal space and physical proximity during interactions.
    • Example: Some cultures prefer closer physical proximity during conversations, while others prefer more personal space.
  • Time Orientation
    • Description: Attitudes toward time, including punctuality and the pace of life.
    • Example: Some cultures emphasize strict adherence to schedules (monochronic), while others prioritize flexibility and relationships over strict time management (polychronic).
  • Social Organization
    • Description: Family structure, roles, and hierarchies within the community.
    • Example: Extended family involvement in decision-making and caregiving is common in some cultures, contrasting with nuclear family independence in others…

 

  • Communication Patterns
    • Description: Refers to verbal and nonverbal communication norms within a culture.
    • Example: In some cultures, direct eye contact may be seen as disrespectful, while in others, it’s a sign of attentiveness.
  • Space Preferences
    • Description: Cultural norms regarding personal space and physical proximity during interactions.
    • Example: Some cultures prefer closer physical proximity during conversations, while others prefer more personal space.
  • Time Orientation
    • Description: Attitudes toward time, including punctuality and the pace of life. Cultural Care Considerations
    • Example: Some cultures emphasize strict adherence to schedules (monochronic), while others prioritize flexibility and relationships over strict time management (polychronic).