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Family Culture CAM Therapies
Family Culture CAM Therapies
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Nursing
Undergraduate 2
09/22/2014

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Term
Nuclear Families
Definition
consist of a mother, father, and children
Term
Dual-career/dual-earner
Definition
make up the majority of contemporary families in the United States
Term
Childless families
Definition
are a growing trend in American culture
Term
Extended families
Definition
Can play an active role in family, life decision making, and family roles.
Term
Extended Kin network families
Definition
share a social support network, chores, goods and services.
Term
Single parent families
Definition
account for almost a third of all U.S. families.
Term
Blended or reconstituted nuclear family
Definition
has become increasingly common due to high rates of divorce and remarriage and consist of two parents with biologic children from a previous marriage or relationship who marry or cohabitate
Term
binuclear family
Definition
the biologic children are members of two nuclear households, with co-parenting by the father and the mother
Term
nonmarital heterosexual cohabitating family
Definition
is often chosen for financial reasons or for companionship.
Term
Gay and lesbian families
Definition
have children who show no significant differences from children raised in more traditional families
Term
Family life cycle (stage 1)
Definition
beginning families
Term
Family life cycle (stage II)
Definition
Childbearing families
Term
Family life cycle (stage III)
Definition
Families with preschool children
Term
Family life cycle (stage IV)
Definition
families with school-age children
Term
Family life cycle (stage V)
Definition
families with teenagers
Term
Family life cycle (stage VI )
Definition
Families launching young adults
Term
Family life cycle (stage VII)
Definition
Middle-aged parents
Term
Family life cycle (stage VIII)
Definition
Retirement and old age
Term
Status of the family unit
Definition
Pregnancy may elevate the status of both the man and the women depending on the culture.

The role of extended family in the care of the child varies depending on the culture.
Term
contraception
Definition
culture may prohibit the use of contraception or may determine the type used.
Term
view of pregnancy
Definition
may be seen as an honor
may be viewed as a sickness
may determine the responsibilities of the mother or father
Term
The nurse who provides culturally competent care
Definition
recognizes the importance of childbearing family's value system

acknowledges that the differences occur among people

seeks to respect and respond to ethnic diversity in a way that leads to mutually desirable outcome.
Term
cultural assessment tool includes:
Definition
patient beliefs
patient values
patient customs
Term
Defining the Family
Definition
Forms a social network
• Potent support system for its
members
• Important role in defining work of
maternity nurses
• Emphasis in working with families is
on wellness and empowerment to
achieve control over their lives
Term
Family Assessment
Definition
Data related to childbearing & childrearing:
• Name, age, sex, health, and family
• Family type, structure, roles, values
• Cultural norms and customs
• Religious affiliations and beliefs
• Support network
• Communication patterns
• Environment
Term
Cultural Assessment
Definition
Purpose: Glean information about
health practices based on the
client's beliefs, values, and customs.
– Identification of cultural norms.
Cultural Norms influence family’s
beliefs
• Cultural assessment leads to
culturally sensitive care
Term
Accommodate Religious
Rituals And Practices
Definition
Religious beliefs influence
experiences and attitudes
• Incorporate into plan of care by
doing a history
Term
Cultural Assessment
Definition
Who in the family must be
consulted before decisions are
made
• What type of healthcare provider
is most appropriate for the client
• What beliefs or traditions may
affect the plan of care
Term
Develop Cultural Competence
Definition
Self-awareness
• Awareness and understanding of
cultural differences
• Ability to adapt clinical skills and
practices as needed
• Knowledge
Term
Biological Influences Among
Gender and Races
Definition
Boys pyloric stenosis; ADD
• Girls: congenital hip dysplasia; syst lupus
• African American: BP; lactose intol; sickle
cell; thalessemia
• Southeast Asian: sickle cell; thalessemia
• Mediterranean: Sickle Cell; thalassemia
• Amer Indian: type II diabetes; lactose intol
• Mexican: lactose Intol
Term
Complementary vs
Alternative Therapies
Definition
Complementary therapies in
conjunction with conventional
therapies
• Alternative therapies in place of
conventional medicine
Term
Complementary & Alternative
Therapies (Benefits)
Definition
Emphasize
prevention/wellness
• Noninvasive
• Few side effects
• More affordable and
available than
conventional
therapies
Term
Complementary & Alternative
Therapies (Risks)
Definition
Lack of
standardization
• Lack of regulation
and research
• Inadequate training
and certification
• Financial/health
risks of unproven
therapies
Term
Key Points
Definition
Contemporary American society recognizes
and accepts a variety of family forms
• Family is social network that acts as an
important support system for its members
• Family theories provide useful guidelines
for understanding family function
• Quality care to women requires that
nurses must be aware of cultural beliefs
and practices important to individual
families
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