A s s e s s me n t o f a p a t ie n t ’s

c u lt u r e u s in g L e in in g e r ’s J22B16/001
theory

To understand a patient’s cultural beliefs

PRIMARY Relate his/her beliefs to my worldviews

GOALS To formulate interventions in line with the patient’s

culture

To improve the quality of life of the patient

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c u lt u r e u s in g L e in in g e r ’s
theory

PAT I E N T ’ S S C E N A R I O

HIV patient with poor ART adherence. Refusal of ART reflects the patient's
She denies the responsibility for poor cultural care beliefs.
adherence. places her trust in divine
However, reports a pill burden. intervention for healing
Strong belief in her God (presented in the form
But not anything else
of a statue)
The only healer who has given her life and
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using Leininger’s theory

C U LT U R A L D I V E R S I T Y A N D
UNIVERSALITY OF CARE

• Under this, the patient has a strong belief in the healing powers
of her statue.

• She reported no trust in the medications (ART)

• Secondly complained about the daily usage of these pills.

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c u lt u r e u s in g L e in in g e r ’s
theory

T R A N S C U LT U R A L N U R S I N G
CARE
• Before the implementation of my intervention I assessed for

• the patient’s education level and her knowledge about the therapy

• Any heard social beliefs and attitudes

• She had poor knowledge about the benefits of ART

• Other hindering factors such as accessibility to the ART clinic, greater side
effects (allergies), and any other worries.
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T R A N S C U LT U R A L N U R S I N G C A R E
• I recognized and respected her cultural beliefs values and perspectives
towards the medication and divine healing,

• I came up with interventions that won’t violet her beliefs but still help to
improve her adherence to ART and improve her life.

• I suggested that she place her medication next to her statue

• And always pray to God to send his healing power through the medications
near Him.
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 CONCLUSION

A comprehensive assessment using Leininger's model is

essential

THANKS It allows healthcare providers to understand the patient's

FOR cultural beliefs and values
LISTENING
Through this, we can provide care that is respectful, culturally
sensitive, and aligned with the patient’s cultural beliefs.

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