Category: Culture

Cultural beliefs are a set of norms, practices, behavior patterns related to actions, thoughts, and manners which society’s members share and are inclined to. Cultural beliefs significantly influence the decision-making of healthcare providers and patients with chronic disease and their medication (Ohr et al., 2017). Cultural principles pose a challenge to healthcare providers as they…

Introduction Patients require evidence-based care in order to achieve their health goals (Bednarz, Schim, & Doorenbos, 2010). Medical practitioners should use appropriate skills in order to empower their patients. According to Betancourt, Green, & Carrillo (2002), nurses should be aware of the diverse needs of every patient. Culturally-competent care focuses on the needs of different…

Ashworth 53 states that tourism has become one of the leading ways of sustaining Arizona’s economy. Just as other areas experiencing rapid tourism growth, there have been rapid developments of resorts as well as business opportunities which in total have strained both natural and human resources. Though the industry has lead to economic growth in…

Table of Contents Background: Theory Description Nursing Concern to Be Addressed Applying the Theory to the Problem Conclusion: Self-Care as the Focus References Background: Theory Description Catering to the needs of patients from multicultural backgrounds is a challenging task. To improve the process of managing diverse patients’ health issues, a nurse will have to consider…

Different cultures usually have other practices that are unique to their origin. Marriage can be very different depending on where one comes from. For example, some tribes in Asia practice fraternal polyandry, which is a rare case for other tribes in the world. Some tribes also practice polygamy, which is not common to other tribes.…

Table of Contents Introduction The Chinese culture Religious views China in 1900 Economic development Technological development Globalisation Conclusion Works Cited Introduction It is believed that by the year 1900, the Chinese empire had already existed for almost 2000 years making China one of the oldest known countries (Wakeman 78). Surprisingly, by this time the country…

Introduction Healthcare professionals should engage in continuous learning in order to develop superior competencies that can make them successful. The completed course activities have empowered me to pursue my personal and career aims. This discussion identifies and analyzes the major ideas learned from various class materials and exercises and how they can make me more…

Introduction The story of David and Bathseba is one of the narratives in the Bible, which initiated a series of tragic events. More specifically, they included the destiny of Bathsheba’s husband, the affair of David’s son with his sister Tamar, and the man’s transgression over time. Therefore, the complexity of this piece and the depicted…

Table of Contents Executive Summary Introduction Proposed Solution Plan Supporting Evidence for the Solution Conclusion References Executive Summary This report is conducted to address the issues related to the recently identified decline in the performance of a new health care facility opened in a culturally diverse neighborhood. The content of the document presents the learned…

Table of Contents Introduction Religion Sports Music The Cultural Expressions as a Group Conclusion References Introduction Culture has a way of infiltrating into families and societies and forming bonds of engagement. They become the norms that are acceptable. The beliefs, customs, and ways of life of particular individuals or groups of families help to identify…