Transcultural concepts in nursing care

Now in its Fourth Edition, this transcultural nursing text conveys the importance of diverse cultural knowledge for the evaluation of patient outcomes, understanding persons in clinical settings and appropriate responses to clinical situations during the nurse/client interaction. Detailed theory is...

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Main Authors: Andrews, Margaret M. (Author), Boyle, Joyceen S (Author), Carr, Tracy Jean (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2003
Edition:FOURTH EDITION
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Summary:Now in its Fourth Edition, this transcultural nursing text conveys the importance of diverse cultural knowledge for the evaluation of patient outcomes, understanding persons in clinical settings and appropriate responses to clinical situations during the nurse/client interaction. Detailed theory is discussed and each chapter contains awareness exercises to ensure comprehension of the nursing role as trusted health care providers. Coverage includes cultural variation in lifestyle, communication and beliefs. New to this edition is a two-color design; revised content on assessment and applications of concepts; a new chapter on culturally appropriate interventions; and, more case studies, research studies and clinical vignettes
Physical Description:xvi, 573 pages illustrations 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9780781736800
0781736803