Cultural Assessment
Choose one cultural group reviewed within this course. Using Giger and Davidhizar’s Transcultural Assessment Model, perform a comprehensive assessment of how your selected cultural group’s beliefs and practices might impact healthcare decisionmaking, treatment adherence, your communication, your interventions, and your education to align with the patient’s cultural values and preferences.
Utilize your mind map from module 1 and the textbook’s FIG. 1.1 and FIG. 1.2 in Chapter 1 to thoroughly outline your assessment and expand upon each of the six cultural phenomena for your selected group.
Submission Instructions:
• The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
• The paper should be formatted per current APA and 4-5 pages in length, excluding the title and references page. Incorporate a minimum of 5 current (published within the last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work. • This assignment will be assessed through Turnitin.
Distinguished
Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the six cultural phenomena within the model.
3.1 to 4 pts
Excellent
Identifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of at least five of the cultural phenomena within the model.
2.1 to 3 pts
Fair
Identifies and demonstrate an acceptable understanding of at least four of the cultural phenomena within the model.
1.1 to 2 pts
Poor
identifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of three or fewer of the cultural phenomena within the model. 1 pts
/4 pts
Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Problems
Distinguished
Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of the group’s cultural assessment. 3.1 to 4 pts
Excellent
Presents a mostly thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the group’s cultural analysis. 2.1 to 3 pts
Fair
Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of the group’s cultural assessment. 1.1 to 2 pts
Poor
Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of the group’s cultural assessment.
1 pts
/4 pts
Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding
Distinguished
Provides a thorough, competent and interpretive responses to all components of the model, and shows a high level of conceptual understanding. 3.1 to 4 pts
Excellent
Provides a competent and interpretive responses to all components of the model, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding.
2.1 to 3 pts
Fair
Provides a competent response to all components of the model, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.
1.1 to 2 pts
Poor
Provides an unacceptable response to the components of the model, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding. 1 pts
/4 pts
Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature
Distinguished
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing.
3.1 to 4 pts
Excellent
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.
2.1 to 3 pts
Fair
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.
1.1 to 2 pts
Poor
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. 1 pts
/4 pts
Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines
Distinguished
Demonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.
3.1 to 4 pts
Excellent
Demonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.
2.1 to 3 pts
Fair
Demonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.
1.1 to 2 pts
Poor
Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention. 1 pts
/4 pts
Understanding Haitian Cultural Beliefs and
Practices in Healthcare: A Transcultural Assessment Approach
Introduc)on
A. Capture Reader’s Interest
In the United States healthcare providers must integrate diverse cultural backgrounds and beliefs into their care delivery to accommodate patients’ varied traditions and behaviors.
B. Build Case Through Logic
The Haitian community’s healthcare decision-making and adherence reJlects its strong connection to a distinctive mix of African, French, and Caribbean traditions. Effective healthcare delivery can be obstructed by misunderstandings between different cultural perspectives.
C. Topic Sentence/Thesis Statement
Healthcare providers who implement Giger and Davidhizar’s Transcultural Assessment Model achieve valuable understanding of Haitian cultural values and health behavior patterns which support patient-centered communication strategies and enable better intervention outcomes along with educational approaches that respect cultural norms.
First Main Point: Communica)on, Space, and Social Organiza)on
A. Communication
1. Haitians use Haitian Creole or French for communication while English serves as a secondary language which creates communication challenges.
2. They use indirect communication methods and respect authority while avoiding directness which could be interpreted as disrespectful.
B. Space
1. Haitians typically accept closer personal space with people they know but experience discomfort with physical closeness during medical consultations.
2. The preferences for physical contact differ according to gender and age as women often choose to be touched by other women
C. Social Organization
1. When making healthcare decisions families participate actively with elder members and male leaders taking primary roles.
2. Religious authorities like pastors and Vodou priests play a signiJicant role in healthcare decision-making when it comes to chronic or terminal illnesses.
Second Main Point: Time Orienta)on, Environmental Control, and Spiritual Beliefs
A. Time Orientation
1. The Haitian preference for present and spiritual timing supersedes punctuality which potentially impacts appointment attendance.
2. Preventive care is less emphasized; patients may seek care primarily when ill or symptoms worsen.
B. Environmental Control
1. Spiritual or supernatural explanations for illness are common among Haitians because of beliefs like those in Vodou.
2. Many Haitians combine healing rituals together with herbal treatments and prayer as alternatives to Western medical approaches
C. Spiritual Beliefs
The concept of health involves maintaining a balance between physical and spiritual elements through practices like prayer and faith healing.
2. Haitian community may avoid invasive medical procedures if they believe these actions oppose their spiritual principles.
Third Main Point: Biological Varia)ons and Impact on Treatment Adherence &
Educa)on
A. Biological Variations
1. Genetic predispositions in the Haitian population include higher risks for conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and sickle cell anemia.
2. Pain expression may differ—some may underreport due to cultural norms around stoicism.
B. Treatment Adherence
1. Belief in natural healing and distrust of pharmaceuticals may lead to incomplete medication adherence.
2. Patients may stop treatment once symptoms improve without Jinishing prescribed regimens.
C. Education
1. Limited health literacy and language barriers may impact understanding of diagnoses, treatment, and medications.
2. Culturally appropriate education using visuals and interpreters can improve outcomes.
Conclusion Restate Topic
Understanding and respecting Haitian cultural beliefs is crucial for delivering equitable, effective care.
B. Summarize Three Main Points
1. Communication styles, family dynamics, and social roles impact care delivery.
2. Time orientation and spiritual beliefs may affect appointment attendance and acceptance of care.
3. Biological factors and cultural approaches to healing affect treatment adherence and education needs.
C. Revisit Introduction or Tie All Ideas Together
As nurse practitioners, applying Giger and Davidhizar’s framework enables us to tailor our communication, interventions, and education strategies, ultimately fostering trust and improving care for Haitian patients.