Benchmark Heritage
Order Description
Discuss the Usefulness of Applying a Heritage Assessment in Evaluating the Needs of the Whole
Person.
Interview three families from different cultures. One family should be from your own culture.
Compare the differences in health traditions between these cultures.
Assess the three families using the "Heritage Assessment Tool." In 1,000-1,500 words discuss the
usefulness of applying a heritage assessment to evaluate the needs of families and develop plans
for health maintenance, health protection, and health restoration. Include the following:
Perform a heritage assessment on three families. One of these families should be from your own
culture.
Complete the "Heritage Assessment Tool" and submit to: [email protected] - one assessment for
each of the three families interviewed. You are not required to include the tool in your LoudCloud
submission.
Identify common health traditions based on cultural heritage. Evaluate and discuss how the families
subscribe to these traditions and practices. Address health maintenance, health protection, and
health restoration as they relate to your assessment.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the
Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.