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Health for the elderly. Determine Cultural Differences in the Use of Mental and Physical Health Services

Presentation slides, 2015

7 Pages, Grade: 12

Amos Wesonga (Author)

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Health for the elderly

MUSLIM AND KOREANS

Introduction

-Health practitioners should have an understanding of the cultural practices of different groups of people
-We learn about the important cultural factors that affects effective delivery of healthcare services

Muslim

-Muslims are culturally sensitive
-Spiritual needs, privacy and modesty should be given a priority
-Dietary requirements should also be taken care of

Koreans

-They have a complicated etiquette
-They highly respect the elders and the young should take care of the elderly
-Koreans prefer Asian medicine
-They have a strong religious affiliation

Assessment Tools

- Majority of patients have some spiritual and cultural beliefs
- Use cultural Assessment tools
- Use spiritual assessment tools

Cultural Assessment Tools

-Awareness of one’s cultural values and beliefs
-Recognition of how these values influence one’s attitudes and behaviors

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Title: Health for the elderly. Determine Cultural Differences in the Use of Mental and Physical Health Services
College: Brigham Young University
Grade: 12
Author: Amos Wesonga (Author)
Year: 2015
Pages: 7
Catalog Number: V429301
ISBN (eBook): 9783668741843
File size: 1582 KB
Language: English
Tags: health, determine, cultural, differences, mental, physical, services
Price (eBook): US$ 3.99

Quote paper: Amos Wesonga (Author), 2015, Health for the elderly. Determine Cultural Differences in the Use of Mental and Physical Health Services, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/429301