Mind map identifying the six cultural phenomena

create a mind map identifying the six cultural phenomena that should be considered when providing culturally appropriate care to patients, according to Giger and Davidhizar. For each phenomenon, provide a brief description and example.

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      Space
  • Description: Personal space preferences, concept of privacy, and cultural perceptions of touch.
  • Example: A nurse avoids close physical contact with a patient from a culture that values personal space and asks permission before touching them.
Social Organization
  • Description: Family structure, decision-making roles, and cultural views on healthcare.
  • Example: A nurse includes a patient's spouse in discharge planning discussions, acknowledging their role in decision-making within the family structure.
Environmental Control
  • Description: Cultural preferences for light, noise, temperature, and use of traditional healing practices.
  • Example: A nurse dims the lights and plays calming music for a patient from a culture that values a serene environment during healing.
Biological Variations
  • Description: Variations in genetics, responses to medications, and health beliefs about illness and treatment.
  • Example: A nurse is aware of potential medication interactions for a patient from a culture with traditional healing practices and consults with the physician.
Time
  • Description: Perceptions of time, punctuality, and willingness to wait for healthcare services.
  • Example: A nurse allows extra time for an appointment with a patient from a culture that values a more holistic and relationship-based approach to healthcare.
   

Sample Answer

   

Culturally Appropriate Care: Giger & Davidhizar's Model

Central Topic: Culturally Competent Care

Main Branches (6):

  • Communication
  • Space
  • Social Organization
  • Environmental Control
  • Biological Variations
  • Time

Communication

  • Description: The way information is exchanged, including verbal and nonverbal cues, language preferences, and communication styles (direct, indirect).
  • Example: A nurse explains a procedure to a patient from a collectivist culture and ensures a family member is present to act as an interpreter.