Vea Victoria N.

Bunnol
BSN 4B
Activity 1. Introduction to Transcultural Nursing

1. Give the definition of the key terms found at the first part of the ppt presentation.
➢ Anthropology systematically delves into the origins of human evolution, the distinctiveness of our
species, and the intricate web of global social structures, aiming to comprehensively understand the
complexities of humanity.
➢ Assessment entails the critical evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or capabilities of
individuals or entities.
➢ Assumptions are subjective beliefs or feelings lacking concrete proof about the truth or occurrence of
a particular phenomenon.
➢ Chronemics is the study of how time is utilized in nonverbal communication.
➢ Communication is the dynamic exchange of information between individuals through symbols, signs,
or behavior within a shared system.
➢ Core Curriculum encompasses fundamental courses such as reading, writing, math, and science that
all students are required to complete.
➢ Cross-cultural communication explores the dynamics of interactions among individuals from diverse
cultures, considering both commonalities and differences.
➢ Cultural competence is the proficiency in understanding and effectively interacting with individuals
from various cultural backgrounds.
➢ Cultural context involves the societal upbringing that influences behavior, encompassing learned
values, attitudes, beliefs, customs, language, and norms.
➢ Culturally competent care embraces diversity, taking into account language, communication styles,
beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors.
➢ Culturally congruent nursing care strives to provide meaningful experiences aligned with a patient's
cultural sensitivity for enhanced quality of life.
➢ Cultural-specific refers to concepts unique to a particular culture, spanning various domains like flora,
fauna, food, and clothing.
➢ Cultural universals are shared concepts or patterns that transcend across all human cultures.
➢ Culture encompasses shared values, beliefs, norms, and lifeways guiding the thinking, decisions, and
actions of a specific group.
➢ Culture-specific nursing care addresses values and behaviors unique to a particular cultural group.
➢ Culture-universal nursing care involves recognizing shared values, norms, and life patterns across
diverse cultures.
➢ Ethnicity involves self-perception and belonging to a specific ethnic group or feeling unaffiliated due to
multiethnicity.
➢ Ethnonursing research supports culturally congruent care by providing accurate knowledge about
different cultural groups.
➢ Evaluation, in nursing, is the conclusive step to determine if a client's condition improves after applying
the nursing process.
➢ Evidence-based practice integrates the latest scientific evidence, clinical experience, and patient
preferences into nursing decision-making.
➢ Hijab is a head covering worn by some Muslim women in public.
➢ Implementation is the action step, involving the execution of nursing interventions outlined in the care
plan.
➢ Interprofessional collaboration occurs when health workers from diverse backgrounds collaborate to
deliver high-quality care.
➢ Interprofessional health care involves multiple health workers collaborating to provide the highest
quality of care.
➢ A team is a group working together on interdependent tasks to achieve a common mission.
➢ Language is a communication system using sounds and symbols specific to a particular region.
➢ Modesty is the quality of not being overly proud or confident.
➢ Monochronic culture prefers focusing on one task at a time without distractions.
➢ Mutual goal setting involves nurses and patients collaboratively defining and agreeing on goals.
➢ Nonverbal communication conveys emotions, needs, intentions, attitudes, and thoughts without
verbal language.
➢ Paralanguage refers to voice cues accompanying spoken words, such as groans, pitch, and intonation.
➢ Personal space is the psychologically regarded region around a person.
➢ Polychronic culture engages in multiple tasks simultaneously, with a flexible concept of time and
acceptance of distractions.
➢ Problem-solving involves defining issues, determining causes, identifying alternatives, and
implementing solutions.
➢ Race refers to a group sharing genetically transmitted traits like skin color, hair texture, and eye
features.
➢ Proxemics studies human use of space and how population density affects behavior and
communication.
➢ Subculture refers to groups with distinct values, norms, and customs different from the majority.
➢ The Transcultural Interprofessional Practice (TIP) Model aims for culturally congruent, competent,
evidence-based, quality care for diverse individuals.
➢ Transcultural nursing combines anthropology and nursing, focusing on cultural aspects in the nursing
discipline.
➢ Certification is the process of earning or providing an official document as proof.
➢ Verbal Communication involves oral communication using spoken words.

2. When Dr. Madeleine Leininger established transcultural nursing in the middle of the 20th century, she
identified eight reasons why this specialty was needed. Review the reasons and discuss the relevance of
these reasons in contemporary nursing and health care.
Dr. Madeleine Leininger's eight reasons for establishing transcultural nursing (TCN) in the mid-20th
century continue to hold significant relevance in contemporary nursing and healthcare. The importance of
these reasons lies in the pursuit of delivering treatment that aligns with cultural values, beliefs, and
traditions, ensuring a patient-centric approach. In today's nursing and healthcare landscape, the identified
reasons serve as a guiding framework for nurses to examine how a patient's cultural background influences
their health. This knowledge is then utilized to craft nursing plans that not only promote swift recovery but
also respect and incorporate the patient's cultural context. This approach fosters a more profound nurse-
patient connection, as nurses gain a fundamental awareness of cultural health behaviors. Moreover,
Leininger's transcultural nursing theory is considered crucial for the present and future of healthcare,
particularly in our expanding and increasingly multicultural society. By understanding and addressing the
cultural nuances that impact health, nurses contribute to improved patient outcomes and a more inclusive
healthcare environment. This approach becomes essential as societies continue to diversify, emphasizing
the theory's significance in nursing practice, education, research, and clinical consulting worldwide.
Ultimately, it opens up new avenues for advancing the nursing profession and expanding the body of
transcultural knowledge to meet the evolving needs of diverse populations.

3. In your own words, describe the meaning of culture and its relationship to nursing.

Culture is the awareness of one's own cultural identity. Many factors influence culture, including the
environment, societal norms, and national origins. Culture molds us as individuals and begins the moment
we are born into this world. Understanding the relationship between culture and nursing is crucial for
providing appropriate and unbiased care. A nurse's awareness of a client's values, beliefs, and moral
decisions creates a sense of security during care, showing respect for the individual's cultural background.
Recognizing how medications and diseases may differ across diverse patient groups based on biology is
essential. Education plays a pivotal role in enhancing cultural competency among nurses, helping them
navigate the complexities of cultural influences on a patient's perception of disease. As patient populations
become more diverse, cultural competency becomes increasingly vital in nursing. This knowledge
empowers nurses to tailor interventions based on a patient's cultural customs, beliefs, preferences, and
values, ultimately contributing to more effective and patient-centered healthcare.

4. Identify at least five nonethnic cultures and describe the characteristics of each.
➢ Cullture of Poverty or Affluence:
Reflects the values, norms, and behaviors associated with economic status. The culture of poverty may
involve resilience, strong community bonds, and resourcefulness, while the culture of affluence may
emphasize materialism, achievement, and a focus on success.
➢ Culture of the Homeless:
Emerges from the experiences and challenges of homelessness. Involves shared coping mechanisms,
resourcefulness, and a sense of community among those facing housing instability.
➢ Culture of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs):
Encompasses various subcultures, such as the culture of the deaf and the blind. Involves unique
communication methods, shared experiences, and a sense of identity and pride within the disability
community.
➢ LGBT Culture:
Represents the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community. Embraces a wide spectrum of sexual
orientations and gender identities.
➢ Age-Based Cultures:
Includes cultures specific to different life stages, such as the culture of adolescence and the culture of the
elderly. Adolescent culture may involve peer influence, identity exploration, and technology adoption.
Elderly culture may emphasize wisdom, traditions, and a sense of community in later life.

5. Discuss the Andrews/Boyle Transcultural Interprofessional Practice (TIP) Model

The Andrews/Boyle Transcultural Interprofessional Practice (TIP) Model is meticulously designed to
elevate the standards of culturally congruent and competent care in diverse healthcare settings. With a
focus on systematic, logical, and scientifically grounded processes, the model aims to provide a structured
approach to care delivery that is not only culturally sensitive but also safe, affordable, accessible, and of
high quality. Going beyond the technical aspects, the model aspires to facilitate healthcare that is not only
beneficial but also meaningful and aligned with the cultural beliefs and practices of individuals from various
backgrounds. Its conceptual framework guides nurses in delivering culturally competent care, incorporating
theoretical soundness, evidence-based practices, and the best professional standards. The model's
assumptions regarding Transcultural Nursing, human behavior, and cross-cultural communication provide a
foundational basis for action, allowing for the simulation of scenarios until evidence is available. The
interconnected components of the TIP Model, including the acknowledgment of context, collaboration within
the interprofessional healthcare team, effective cross-cultural communication, and an integrated problem-
solving process, collectively contribute to a comprehensive and integrative approach that advances
transcultural interprofessional practice, fostering culturally congruent, evidence-based, and high-quality
healthcare delivery.