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A 7 page paper discussing dietary management of diabetes in a Mexican American woman using Madeleine Leininger's Cultural Care Diversity and Universality Theory. The paper provides an interview with the patient and examination of the Hispanic culture. The most difficult aspect of providing professional care to this patient would be in convincing her to alter her diet and that of her family. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Page Count:
7 pages (~225 words per page)
File: CC6_KSnursLeinDiab.rtf
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Diabetes has approached epidemic stages in many areas of the United States, affecting individuals of all ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Some population groups are more susceptible than others,
however. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that among Mexican Americans, the national prevalence of diabetes is "13.1 percent - more than twice the prevalence of
non-Hispanic whites" (New research study, 2005). In 1996, "27 percent of Hispanic deaths were related to diabetes complications" (New research study, 2005).
As the composition of populations shifts in many developed nations, it becomes increasingly necessary for nurses to relate to patients in terms that patients can understand. Madeleine Leiningers Cultural
Care Diversity and Universality Theory focuses on spanning the cultural divide that can exist between the nurse and her patient. The purpose here is to assess the concepts of
nursing in terms of Leiningers theory. The Interview I see you were recently diagnosed with diabetes. Has anyone told you that before?
The patient responded that this is new for her, that it had not been mentioned on previous visits to the health service. This is the first time.
Have you had any experience in helping a friend or family member manage diabetes? The patient replied that she was not aware of
anyone close to her having diabetes. This question was an alternative form of "what do you know about diabetes?" that may or may not have returned any useful information.
From the patients response, it can be assumed that she is unaware of the basic "rules" of management of diabetes with diet and exercise.
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