Developing Cultural Competence in Physical Therapy Practice

Name: Developing Cultural Competence in Physical Therapy Practice
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ISBN: 9780803611955

ISBN-10: 0803611951

ISBN-13: 9780803611955

Edition: 2006

Authors: Jill Black Lattanzi, Larry D. Purnell

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Cultural competence is essential for quality healthcare encounters, and all physical therapist/client encounters possess some degree of cultural components. Recognizing those components and adapting care to meet the cultural considerations is a necessary skill, and training the student to do so is the goal of this book.

Book details

List price: $39.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: F. A. Davis Company
Publication date: 10/19/2005
Binding: Paperback
Size: 7.25" wide x 8.75" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.540
Language: English




Introducing cultural concepts



Introducing steps to cultural study and cultural competence



Exploring cultural heritage



Exploring communication in cultural context



Exploring family roles and organization within culture



Exploring cultural workforce issues



Exploring high-risk health behaviors, biocultural ecology, and nutrition in light of culture



Exploring spirituality and cultural death rituals



Exploring cultural healthcare practices and roles of healthcare practitioners



Cultural considerations for the African American / black cultures




Cultural considerations for the Chinese culture




Cultural considerations for the Latino/hispanic client




Cultural considerations for American Indian cultures




Cultural considerations for Middle Eastern cultures




Cultural considerations for Jewish clients




Disability across cultures




Veteran and military culture and physical therapy




The challenge and culture of poverty and homelessness




Physical therapy cultural encounters in pediatrics




Physical therapy cultural encounters in geriatrics




Establishing a culturally competent practice



The nurturing of cultural competence