Culturally Sensitive Amish Care
What can a nurse do to make life in the hospital more culture-specific for an Amish client?
Culturally Sensitive Nursing Care for Amish Clients
To provide culturally specific care for an Amish client in the hospital, a nurse can:
1. Respect Modesty and Dress Preferences
- Ensure hospital gowns are modest and offer alternatives if needed (e.g., allowing long dresses or personal clothing).
- Be mindful of physical touch and personal space, especially with opposite-gender interactions.
2. Support Family Involvement
- Recognize that decision-making is often communal, involving family and church elders.
- Provide space for family members to stay, as they offer emotional and spiritual support.
3. Minimize Technology and Electrical Use
- Be understanding if the patient prefers limited use of modern technology.
- Offer manual alternatives (e.g., manual blood pressure cuffs or non-electric beds when possible)…
Culturally Sensitive Nursing Care for Amish Clients
To provide culturally specific care for an Amish client in the hospital, a nurse can:
1. Respect Modesty and Dress Preferences
- Ensure hospital gowns are modest and offer alternatives if needed (e.g., allowing long dresses or personal clothing).
- Be mindful of physical touch and personal space, especially with opposite-gender interactions.
2. Support Family Involvement
- Recognize that decision-making is often communal, involving family and church elders.
- Provide space for family members to stay, as they offer emotional and spiritual support.
3. Minimize Technology and Electrical Use
- Be understanding if the patient prefers limited use of modern technology.
- Offer manual alternatives (e.g., manual blood pressure cuffs or non-electric beds when possible)…
Culturally Sensitive Nursing Care for Amish Clients
To provide culturally specific care for an Amish client in the hospital, a nurse can:
1. Respect Modesty and Dress Preferences
- Ensure hospital gowns are modest and offer alternatives if needed (e.g., allowing long dresses or personal clothing).
- Be mindful of physical touch and personal space, especially with opposite-gender interactions.
2. Support Family Involvement
- Recognize that decision-making is often communal, involving family and church elders.
- Provide space for family members to stay, as they offer emotional and spiritual support.
3. Minimize Technology and Electrical Use
- Be understanding if the patient prefers limited use of modern technology.
- Offer manual alternatives (e.g., manual blood pressure cuffs or non-electric beds when possible)…
