Cultural competency for the health professional
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- ISBN: 9781449672126
- ISBN: 1449672124
- ISBN: 9781449614515
- ISBN: 1449614515
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xxiii, 232 pages ; 23 cm - Publisher: Burlington, MA : Jones & Bartlett Learning, ©2013.
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Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Overview and specific details of various racial, cultural, and ethnic groups -- The relevance of cultural competency to the various health professions -- Health professions and understanding cultural concerns -- The educational system in the United States and the intersection of cultural competence and health literacy -- Cultural competency and the need to eliminate health disparities -- Cultural competence and assesment -- Cultural competence training -- Case studies -- Health care reform and economic concerns regarding cultural competencey -- The psychosocial impact of culturally incompetent health care -- Health professionals and the paradigm shift -- Culturally and linguistically appropriate services (CLAS) standards : an overview -- The ultimate challenge : educational and institutional considerations for the health professions. |
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Cultural Competency for the Health Professional
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Table of Contents
Cultural Competency for the Health Professional
Section | Section Description | Page Number |
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Preface | p. xiii | |
Acknowledgments | p. xvii | |
About the Author | p. xix | |
Contributors | p. xxi | |
Reviewers | p. xxiii | |
Chapter 1 | Introduction | p. 1 |
Chapter Organization | p. 5 | |
Chapter 2 | Overview and Specific Details of Various Racial, Cultural and Ethnic Groups | p. 7 |
Introduction | p. 7 | |
Racial Groups | p. 9 | |
African American/Black | p. 9 | |
Native American/Alaska Native | p. 10 | |
Asian American and Pacific Islander | p. 13 | |
White | p. 14 | |
Ethnic Group | p. 15 | |
Hispanic/Latino | p. 15 | |
Conclusion | p. 16 | |
Chapter Summary | p. 18 | |
Chapter Problems | p. 18 | |
References | p. 19 | |
Suggested Readings | p. 20 | |
Chapter 3 | Relevance of Cultural Competency to Various Health Professions | p. 21 |
Introduction | p. 22 | |
Political Correctness as a Necessary Consideration for Cultural Competency | p. 22 | |
Considering Cultural Competency in All Healthcare Settings | p. 24 | |
Difference Between Interpretation and Translation | p. 29 | |
Visual Affirmation in the Healthcare Setting | p. 32 | |
Diversifying the Health Service Professional Workforce | p. 33 | |
Trust | p. 34 | |
Conclusion | p. 37 | |
Chapter Summary | p. 38 | |
Chapter Problems | p. 9 | |
References | p. 39 | |
Suggested Readings | p. 41 | |
Chapter 4 | Health Professions and Understanding Cultural Concerns | p. 43 |
Introduction | p. 44 | |
Cultural Views Regarding Modern Medical Practices | p. 45 | |
Recruiting Diverse Healthcare Professionals | p. 46 | |
Cultural Competence Continuum | p. 47 | |
Cultural Destructiveness | p. 48 | |
Cultural Incapacity | p. 48 | |
Cultural Blindness | p. 49 | |
Cultural Precompetence | p. 49 | |
Cultural Competence | p. 50 | |
Cultural Proficiency | p. 50 | |
Cultural Competence Framework | p. 51 | |
Parameters that Differentiate Cultures | p. 51 | |
Purnell Model for Cultural Competence | p. 53 | |
Learn Model | p. 54 | |
Assumption Exercise | p. 54 | |
Conclusion | p. 56 | |
Chapter Summary | p. 57 | |
Chapter Problems | p. 58 | |
References | p. 58 | |
Suggested Readings | p. 59 | |
Chapter 5 | US Educational System and the Intersection of Cultural Competency and Health Literacy | p. 61 |
Introduction | p. 61 | |
Educational Interventions in the United States | p. 62 | |
Teach for America | p. 62 | |
No Child Left Behind and Race to the Top | p. 68 | |
Health Literacy | p. 69 | |
Responsibility of Health Professionals | p. 70 | |
Conclusion | p. 71 | |
Chapter Summary | p. 72 | |
Chapter Problems | p. 72 | |
References | p. 73 | |
Suggested Readings | p. 73 | |
Chapter 6 | Cultural Competency and the Need to Eliminate Health Disparities Anthony Munroe, MPH, MBA, EdD | p. 75 |
Introduction | p. 75 | |
Health Disparities Defined | p. 76 | |
An Historical Overview of Health Disparities | p. 77 | |
Health Disparities and Minority Groups | p. 80 | |
Immigration and Cultural Competency | p. 82 | |
Cultural Competency as a Contributing Factor Toward Health Disparities | p. 83 | |
The Role of Culturally Competent Health Professionals in Closing the Gap | p. 85 | |
Conclusion | p. 86 | |
Chapter Summary! | p. 87 | |
Chapter Problems | p. 87 | |
References | p. 88 | |
Chapter 7 | Cultural Competency and Assessment | p. 91 |
Introduction | p. 92 | |
Attitudes | p. 92 | |
Assessment | p. 92 | |
Test-Retest Reliability | p. 93 | |
Alternative form Reliability | p. 93 | |
Internal Consistency Reliability | p. 93 | |
Validity | p. 94 | |
Cultural Competence Assessment Tool | p. 95 | |
Importance of Valid and Reliable Assessment Tools | p. 95 | |
Conclusion | p. 96 | |
Chapter Summary | p. 96 | |
Chapter Problems | p. 97 | |
References | p. 97 | |
Suggested Readings | p. 97 | |
Chapter 8 | Cultural Competence Training | p. 99 |
Introduction | p. 99 | |
Significance of Cultural Competence Training | p. 100 | |
Approaches to Training | p. 100 | |
Elements to Ensure Successful Training Programs | p. 101 | |
Cross-Cultural Education and Other Training Essentials | p. 101 | |
Importance of Providing Key Terms Relevant to Cultural Competence | p. 102 | |
Key Components of Cultural Competence Training | p. 104 | |
Evaluation of Cultural Competence Training | p. 106 | |
Conclusion | p. 107 | |
Chapter Summary | p. 107 | |
Chapter Problems | p. 107 | |
References | p. 108 | |
Suggested Readings | p. 108 | |
Chapter 9 | Case Studies | p. 109 |
Introduction | p. 109 | |
Dental Hygienists | p. 110 | |
Case Study | p. 110 | |
Comments | p. 111 | |
Physical Therapists | p. 111 | |
Case Study | p. 111 | |
Comments | p. 112 | |
Occupational Therapists | p. 113 | |
Case Study | p. 113 | |
Comments | p. 113 | |
Speech-Language Therapists | p. 114 | |
Case Study | p. 114 | |
Comments | p. 115 | |
Pharmacists | p. 115 | |
Case Study | p. 115 | |
Comments | p. 116 | |
Radiology Technicians | p. 116 | |
Case Study | p. 116 | |
Comments | p. 117 | |
Emergency Medical Technicians | p. 117 | |
Case Study | p. 117 | |
Comments | p. 117 | |
Medical Records Technicians | p. 118 | |
Case Study | p. 118 | |
Comments | p. 118 | |
Physician Assistants | p. 119 | |
Case Study | p. 119 | |
Comments | p. 120 | |
Medical Assistants | p. 120 | |
Case Study | p. 120 | |
Comments | p. 121 | |
Nurses | p. 122 | |
Case Study | p. 122 | |
Comments | p. 123 | |
Dentists | p. 123 | |
Case Study | p. 123 | |
Comments | p. 124 | |
Chapter Summary | p. 124 | |
References | p. 125 | |
Suggested Readings | p. 125 | |
Chapter 10 | Healthcare Reform and Economic Concerns Regarding Cultural Competency | p. 127 |
Introduction | p. 127 | |
Interview | p. 129 | |
Conclusion | p. 135 | |
References | p. 135 | |
Suggested Reading | p. 135 | |
Chapter 11 | Psychosocial Impact of Culturally Incompetent Health Care Omari W. Keeles | p. 137 |
Introduction | p. 138 | |
What Exactly is Culture? | p. 138 | |
Prejudice, Discrimination, and Racism | p. 140 | |
Prejudice | p. 140 | |
Discrimination | p. 140 | |
Racism | p. 142 | |
Aversive Racism | p. 143 | |
Racial Microaggresions | p. 144 | |
Microassault | p. 145 | |
Microinsult | p. 146 | |
Microinvalidation | p. 147 | |
Psychosocial Outcomes of Culturally Incompetent Care | p. 147 | |
Clash of Racial Realities | p. 148 | |
Invisibility of Unintentional Expressions of Bias | p. 149 | |
Perceived Minimal Harm of Racial Microaggression | p. 150 | |
Catch-22 of Responding to Microaggressions | p. 150 | |
Conclusion | p. 151 | |
Chapter Summary | p. 152 | |
Chapter Problems | p. 152 | |
References | p. 153 | |
Suggested Readings | p. 155 | |
Chapter 12 | Health Professionals and the Paradigm Shift | p. 157 |
Introduction | p. 157 | |
Need for a Paradigm Shift | p. 158 | |
Expansion of Minority Markets | p. 159 | |
Investing in Cultural Competence | p. 160 | |
Business Aspect of Health Care | p. 161 | |
Decreasing Malpractice Claims | p. 164 | |
Enhanced Customer Service and Quality of Care | p. 164 | |
Conclusion | p. 165 | |
Chapter Summary | p. 165 | |
Chapter Problems | p. 166 | |
References | p. 166 | |
Suggested Readings | p. 167 | |
Chapter 13 | Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services Standards: An Overview | p. 169 |
Introduction | p. 169 | |
Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Standards | p. 170 | |
Need for CLAS Standards and Action Plans for Administrators | p. 173 | |
Qualitative Research | p. 174 | |
Conclusion | p. 176 | |
Chapter Summary | p. 176 | |
Chapter Problems | p. 177 | |
References | p. 177 | |
Suggested Readings | p. 178 | |
Chapter 14 | Ultimate Challenge: Educational and Institutional Considerations for the Health Professions | p. 179 |
Introduction | p. 180 | |
American Medical Association | p. 180 | |
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations | p. 181 | |
Institute of Medicine | p. 182 | |
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality | p. 182 | |
Sullivan Commission | p. 182 | |
Necessary Educational Requirements | p. 183 | |
Challenging Health Professionals | p. 184 | |
Conclusion | p. 186 | |
Chapter Summary | p. 186 | |
Chapter Problems | p. 186 | |
References | p. 187 | |
Suggested Readings | p. 187 | |
Appendix I | Cultural Competence Assessment Survey | p. 189 |
Executive Team and Management | p. 189 | |
Appendix II | Cultural Competence Assessment Survey | p. 193 |
Staff | p. 193 | |
Appendix III | Cultural Competence Assessment Survey | p. 197 |
Health Professionals | p. 197 | |
Appendix IV | Glossary of Important Terms | p. 201 |
Appendix V | Websites and Resources | p. 207 |
Cultural Competence and Other Relevant Websites | p. 207 | |
Journal Articles and Books | p. 208 | |
Appendix VI | Cultural Competence Plan | p. 211 |
Appendix VII | Cultural Competence Accreditation Information for Selected (Examples) Health Professions | p. 213 |
Individual and Cultural Differences | p. 216 | |
Professional Practice Expectation: Communication | p. 216 | |
Professional Practice Expectation: Cultural Competence | p. 216 | |
Interaction and Personal Qualities | p. 217 | |
Appendix VIII | Sample Focus Group Questions for Qualitative Cultural Competence Research | p. 221 |
Questions | p. 221 | |
Appendix IX | Acronyms | p. 223 |
Index | p. 225 |