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.
- 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).
