According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, Religion is defined as; “A personal set or institutionalized system of religious beliefs, attitudes and practices based on the worship of God or the supernatural” (Merriam-Webster, 2017). In the world, today, there are about 4,000 different religions, some that are very well known and others that are not very well known or that many do not know about. Every religion and every person has different beliefs on the healthcare setting and what is expected of their practice. The Catholic religion is one of the most known religions in many different areas of the world. The Catholic religion, like other religions, has beliefs that they think should be followed, especially when it comes to the healthcare system. …show more content…
These religions perceive the world around them in a unique way. They have many different practices and beliefs and vary greatly amongst one another. Being a nurse, Madeline Leininger realized that nurses must be aware of multiple religions to treat and heal patients accordingly to which they believe in and what treatments are acceptable to their religion or traditional ways. Madeline founded the Transcultural Nursing Movement in the 1950s. Transcultural Nursing is defined as: focusing on cultural values, beliefs, and practices of individuals of different culture to provide culture-specific practices (Sitzman & Eichelberger, 2011). Without Madeline, there may have been a continuation of being ignorant of religion in the nursing setting. Nurses are unlike no other. They make sure that they are treating everyone the same, but differently to provide them with a relationship that they can trust the nurse. Nurses are important and in the medical field as well as patients and their religion because everyday nurses learn something new and are learning more about their patient to bring them on a level where they know more about them and develop a bond with them. Transcultural nursing also helps build a good nurse-client relationship (Sitzman & Eichelberger, 2011). The Theory of Transcultural Nursing " by Madeleine Leininger involves knowing and understanding different religions and cultures with respect to nursing and health-illness caring …show more content…
The Catholic religion does not have any restrictions except for Lent and Good Friday. They are not allowed to consume any read meat for the duration of 40 days. During the time of Lent, they are to refrain from eating meat on Friday’s as a symbol of Jesus Christ’s death on the cross. During Lent, generally people of the Catholic religion give up a type of food, drink, or even activity but it is mainly a type of food and they relate this to how Jesus Christ gave up himself to die for his people. The meat restriction starts on Good Friday and ends on Easter when Jesus rose from the tomb. Another area of diversity that the nurse should assess for and be aware of in order to provide culturally competent care is organ and tissue donation. “Organ and tissue donation from live donors is considered to be morally acceptable if it is done with the free and informed consent of the donor, if it does not deprive the donor of life or the integrity of an organ
Leininger’s theory of nursing: Cultural care diversity and universality (1998). Nursing Science Quarterly. 1(152) DOI: 10.1177/089431848800100408
The diverse population that I wish to talk about is the Latino/Hispanics .Leininger’s theory of culture care diversity and universality was aimed at providing culturally competent nursing care by understand similarities and differences of various cultures.(Nies & McEwen,2011,p-219).She came up with transcultural nursing which community health nurses are expected to understand and use when interacting with the community(Hispanic population).According to Leininger’s, cultural specific is behaviors, values or way of life that is unique to a particular population or culture. On the other hand, “Culture universal” refers to behaviors, values, way of life, beliefs that are shared and similar among different population or cultures (Nies & McEwen, 2011, p-219).Cultural specifics for the Hispanic population include: the use of folk healers in time of sickness, the belief in the “hot” and “cold” theory of diseases. Culture universal for the Hispanic population include; believing in religion (most are Roman Catholics)
Nursing is a field of work that so many people find themselves fascinated with, as well as harboring a degree of respect. We look to nurses with a sense of admiration and reverence, and look to them for security in times of need. What makes nursing such a desirable and enthralling field to other people? Despite the fact that doctors are normally under the spotlight, nursing is of profound importance in American culture. Nurses provide comfort and security, as well as a knowledge of medical aid. The field of nursing has the benefit of coming from a field that is ancient, yet timeless and has blossomed throughout history to make a large impact on our culture today.
This paper explores the concept of culture, its definitions, and its application to nursing and health care. Culture is a group's customs, habits, morals, and shared beliefs. The understanding of culture, not only as a concept, but how it relates to health care is imperative for providers. The lack of cultural awareness, or competency, leads to miscommunication, inadequacy of care, and health disparities among individuals and groups. Jehovah’s Witness’ are one group of individuals with defined morals and beliefs that can be at odds with routine health care: they do not accept most blood products. Understanding how culture can impact a patient, their needs, and beliefs can improve patient outcomes and improve satisfaction rates.
“A nurse can keep out of the ruts of autonomy in thought and conversation is to maintain her relationship with some church, attend its services as regularly as possible and try to keep in touch with what her own church is doing at home and on foreign fields” (Angelo, 2015). One is not necessarily obliged to have a religion. I am a religious Catholic; I go to church and practice religious traditions, but this does not mean that those nurses who do not have God or religious beliefs make them less than a nurse. It certainly does not make them incompetent in giving quality care. What matters is that they have the knowledge, skills, abilities, compassion, empathy, love for their work, and willingness to help others who are
As nurses entering the medical field understanding the culture of our patients is crucial to proper care. Each culture has their own set of beliefs and values that are shared among groups of people which influences personality, language, lifestyles, house hold, level modesty, social standings, foods, health treatment and identity. Culture affects how people view health and illness; dictating when, where and what type of medical treatment they will receive and who will be their care provider.
Transcultural nursing requires us to care for our patients by providing culturally sensitive care over a broad spectrum of patients. The purpose of this post is to describe cultural baggage, ethnocentrism, cultural imposition, prejudice, discrimination, and cultural congruence. I will also give an example of each term to help you understand the terminology related to nursing care. I will definite cultural self-assessment and explain why it is valuable for nurses to understand what their own self-assessment means. Finally, I will describe the five steps to delivering culturally congruent nursing care and how I have applied these concepts in my nursing practice.
The term culture is defined as “the thoughts, communications, actions, customs, beliefs, values, and institutions of racial, ethnic, religious, or social groups” (Potter & Perry, 2013). With the increase of culturally diverse populations in the United States, it is important for nurses to practice cultural competence. Cultural competence is the ability to acquire specific behaviors, skills, attitudes, and policies in a system that permits “effective work in a cross-cultural setting” (OMH, 2013). Being culturally competent is essential because nurses who acknowledges and respects a patient’s health beliefs and practices are more likely to have positive health outcomes (OMH, 2012). Every culture has certain views and attitudes concerning health. The Jewish (also referred to as Jews), in particular, have intriguing health practices and beliefs that health care providers need to be aware of.
Leininger was the first nursing theorist to focus on the fact that different cultures have different caring behaviors and thus require different treatment and coined the term “culturally congruent care.” Leininger’s was a true visionary and her work developed into a movement called Transcultural Nursing. Her revolutionary work embodies the essence of holistic caring in the nursing profession and she changed the paradigm of nursing at a time when society did not celebrate cultural differences to include care that is individualized to the patient. This has influenced my personal philosophy and assisted me to be authentically present, more able to be empathetic, and considerate of my patients in order to create a healing environment, and better outcomes for the
“Nursing encompasses an art, a humanistic orientation, a feeling for the value of the individual, and an intuitive sense of ethics, and of the appropriateness of action taken’, said Myrtle Aydelott (Hammarskjold, 2000). Nurses have our patients trust with their lives every day. These patients have needs that must be understood and met, whether; physical, psychological, or emotional. Nurses must provide nonjudgmental care to those in need, regardless of culture, religion, lifestyle choices, financial status, or hues of the human race. To quote Jean Watson, nursing theorist, “I am here to care for others, regardless of where they came from” (Hammarskjold, 2000). I believe that the nursing profession chose me because I have always had a calling to help those in need. Nursing
As a nurse strive to provide culturally sensitive care, they must recognize how their client's and their perceptions are similiar as well as different. Nurse enhance their ability to provide client-centered care by reflecting on how their beliefs and values impact the nurse-patient relationship. To provide appropriate patient care, the nurse must understand her/his culture and that of the nurse profession. Cultural biases can be particularly difficult to identify when the nurse and client are of a similar cultural backgroup. When we recognize and know a culture, we will know what is right for our patient, and thus may impose our own values on the client by assuming our values are their values. Recognizing differences a present an opportunity not only to know the other, but also to help gain a greater sense of self. In this paper, I will explain more about diversity and cultural competence in case study.
Doctors, nurses and other providers are challenged on a daily basis in an attempt to consider and assimilate their patient’s different religious backgrounds and beliefs. The recent trends and strong indications of religious vitality and diversity present a pressing need to recognize various faith traditions in healthcare ethics (Reimer-Kirkham, Grypma, & Terblanche, 2013). Christianity and Buddhism, two of the most widely practiced religions today, bring their own viewpoints concerning healthcare. These religious beliefs may have similar ideas with regards to illness and healing. However, the differences in health practices and the approach to achieving optimal
Leininger M. & McFarland M.R. (2002). Transcultural nursing: concepts, theories, research, and practice (3rd ed.). New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Companies Inc.
In healthcare organizations, medical staff must conform to their hospital and their country’s code of conduct. Not only do they have to meet set standards, they must also take their patient into consideration. When making a decision upon a patient, medical staff must recognize religious backgrounds and spiritual beliefs. By understanding a patients’ beliefs and their belief system, a medical worker can give the patient their deserved medical assistance without overstepping boundaries or coming off as offensive. The practices and beliefs of four religions will be articulated throughout this essay to fully understand how religion can either help or hinder the healing process.
Madeleine Leininger is a nurse who realized that cultural care was an important concept in nursing. In the 1950s she found that behavioral issues in children stemmed from a cultural basis due to nursing having a lack of knowledge in a variety of cultural awareness (Buschur-Betancourt, 2015). The purpose of this paper is to identify the eight reasons Madeleine Leininger states transcultural nursing is necessary. I will describe the cultural diversity and how it relates to my field of nursing. I will also provide three ways that I have incorporated culturally sensitive care toward my patients.