Handbook for Culturally Competent Care
This concise, easy-to-read book tackles the potentially awkward subject of culture in a direct, non-intimidating style. It prepares all health professionals in any clinical setting to conduct thorough assessments of individual from culturally specific pop
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Handbook for Culturally Competent Care
Larry D. Purnell • Eric A. Fenkl
Handbook for Culturally Competent Care
Larry D. Purnell College of Health Sciences University of Delaware/Newark Sudlersville, MD USA
Eric A. Fenkl College of Nursing and Health Sciences Florida International University Miami, FL USA
ISBN 978-3-030-21945-1 ISBN 978-3-030-21946-8 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-21946-8 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2014, 2019 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Preface
The usefulness of the Purnell Model for Cultural Competence, its organizing framework, and comprehensive assessment guide has been established globally. They are being used worldwide for individual and family health-care assessment and planning and intervention in health promotion and wellness; illness, disease, and injury prevention; and health maintenance and restoration. The aggregate data, a research principle, in culturally specific chapters is meant as a guide. The content may not apply to every individual in that culture depending on individual preferences, acculturation, and assimilation into the dominant culture. The variant cultural characteristics on the model help prevent stereotyping, assuring patients are individuals within their culture. Each chapter is organized by the model’s 12 domains of culturally competent care and provides key approaches and interventions highlighted in bold type, providing a quick reference for working with each individual. Thus, recommended approaches and interventions may need to be adapted based on patient’s and family’s personal perspectives and circumstances. The health-care provider must make a concerted effort to set aside any ingrain
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