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A 6 page research paper essay that offers a cultural case profile of a 55-year-old Hispanic client, suffering from chronic conditions. Using factors from the Giger and Davidhizar assessment model, the writer discusses how this client is similar to and differs from the Hispanic cultural profile and how personal behaviors impact healthcare. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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is married, with two grown children and both of her daughters living in the same neighborhood. While Mrs. JW is an American, her cultural background highly influences her behavior, her
attitudes and worldview and therefore is a crucial consideration in offering her culturally sensitive nursing care. The following analysis uses the Giger and Davidhizar Assessment Model in order to ascertain
the cultural variables that would influence Mrs. JWs care. Giger and Davidhizar formulated a transcultural assessment model in 1990 to facilitate nursing assessment of a cultural diverse clientele (Davidhizar,
Havens and Bechtel, 1999). This model assumes that "culturally diverse nursing care must account for...six cultural phenomena," which will vary with application to individuals, but represent factors evident among all
cultural groups (Davidhizar, Havens and Bechtel, 1999, p. 372). These factors are: communication; space; social organization; time; environmental control; and biologic variation (Davidhizar, Havens and Bechtel, 1999). Undoubtedly, one
of the most significant factors in culturally sensitive care is effective communication. Hispanic verbal and non-verbal communication is generally characterized by "respecto" (respect) and communication exchanges with Hispanic clients
should always reflect this quality (Kemp, 2005). "Over-familiarity, physical (touch by strangers) or verbal (casual use of first names)" are features that are not welcome early on in a relationship
(Kemp, 2005). In American mainstream culture, making eye contact is expected, as this indicates that the other person is listening. However, in Hispanic culture, an individual demonstrates respect to their
elders and authority figures by gazing at the ground when being addressed, as direct eye contact is "considered arrogant or confrontational and is reserved for use with ones own peers
of the same gender" (Tate, 2003, p. 217). On meeting with Mrs. JW, she seemed to appreciate that the interviewer treated her with respect and address her formally. During
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