Chapter 2
Chapter 2. Multicultural Therapeutic Communication. Developing Cultural Communication. Define culture Define cultural communication Promote multicultural communication Knowledgeable of beliefs, values Develop techniques Recognize barriers. Barriers to Therapeutic Cultural Communication.
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Chapter 2 Multicultural Therapeutic Communication
Developing Cultural Communication • Define culture • Define cultural communication • Promote multicultural communication • Knowledgeable of beliefs, values • Develop techniques • Recognize barriers
Barriers to Therapeutic Cultural Communication • Lack of knowledge • Fear, distrust • Racism • Bias, prejudice, ethnocentrism • Stereotyping
Barriers • Healthcare rituals • Language • Perceptions, expectations
Therapeutic Response • Approach client slowly, respectfully • Create culturally comfortable environment • Listen to client, observe culture • Validate, ask questions • Recognize nonverbal gestures, mannerisms
Purnnel’s Cultural Domains • Body language, content, comfort zone • Role extended family, principle caregiver • Pain, expectations, focus on health care • Practitioner perception, gender • Use of prayer, meaning of life
Cultural Diversity Manifestations • Low-context communication • High-context communication • Care giving structure, HIPAA • Time focus • Religion versus race, physical appearance
Examples of Cultures • Caucasian, Western • African American, Western • Black, African or Caribbean • Asian • Native American, South Sea Island • Hispanic and Latino
Religion-Based Cultures • Judaism • Sabbath, kosher food, Passover • Hinduism and Buddhism • Vegetarian, fasting, modesty • Muslim • Non-pork, daily prayers, decisions
Medical Interpreters • Cultural broker, cultural facilitator • Legal use of interpreters • Best use of interpreters • Role of clients, physicians, health professionals
User Guidelines for Interpreter • Introduce interpreter • Be brief yet complete • Discuss confidentiality • Allow time for client, interpreter to think • Be sensitive of cultural differences • Continued use of same interpreter
Therapeutic Response • Assess if interpreter is needed • Discuss causes of illness: if, how treated • Ascertain use of holistic or folk medicine • Continue use of holistic or folk medicine, if possible
Western Medicine • Bacterial, viral cause • Diagnosis by • Scientific tests • Observation of client symptoms • Treatment by • Surgery • Medications
Holistic Medicine • Personal accountability for one’s health • Body’s ability to heal itself • Balance of mind, body, spirit with environment • Treatment modalities • Acupuncture, biofeedback • Folk medicine, meditation, yoga
Oriental Medicine • Body balance of energy, opposing states • Practiced in home, religious settings • Home remedy medications • Unlikely to share folk medicine usages • Treatment modalities
Folk Medicine • Home remedy medication handed down • Some harmless, others dangerous • Practiced in homes, religious settings • Treatment modalities • Prayer, use of holy water, oil • Wear charms, bracelets • May not share treatments tried