Synopses & Reviews
The second edition of Transcultural Communication In Nursing focuses on providing general principles of transcultural communication as well as practical examples. It is intended as a supplemental book for the practicing nurse and learner. The practical breakdown of sections make this book a quick and easy read: Part One: Core Principles (how does one conduct a critical assessment, what does one look for/ask, avoid judgments), Part Two: Cultural Assessment resources and tools (interview guidelines), and Part Three: Practical Resources including a spanish-english listing for communications.
Synopsis
Transcultural Communication in Nursing, Second Edition, is designed to help students and practicing professionals increase their self-awareness by recognizing possible biases and becoming more sensitive to cultural differences. This new edition gives examples of exchanges between the nurse and patients who hold various cultural values and beliefs. Latinos, Hispanics, Muslims, Hasidic and Reform Jews, Filipinos, Native Americans, and African Americans are just some of the ethnic and religious groups whose traditions are explored.
About the Author
Capital UniversitySchool of Nursing, University of Washington
Table of Contents
1: Introduction to Transcultural Communication in Nursing 2: Transcultural Communication Building Blocks: Culture and Cultural Values 3. Enhancing Transcultural Communication Through Culturally Competent and Linguistically Appropriate Services. 4. Transcultural Communication Building Blocks: Beliefs, Behavior, and Communication 5. Transcultural Communication Stumbling Blocks 6. Transcultural Communication Within The Health Care Subculture 7. Exploring Transcultural Communication as a Participant-Observer 8. Using Transcultural Communication Techniques 9. Overcoming Transcultural Communication Barriers 10. Working With and Without an Interpreter 11. Eliciting Assessment Data From the Patient, Family, and Interpreters 12. Developing Culturally Appropriate Nursing Diagnosis 13. Using Transcultural Communication to Plan Care, Explain, and Instruct 14. Using Transcultural Communication to Assist People responding Pain, Grief, Dying, and Death 15. Fostering Transcultural Communication with other Health Care Providers