Cultural Competence A Lifelong Journey to Cultural Proficiency

Name: Cultural Competence A Lifelong Journey to Cultural Proficiency
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ISBN: 9781556428760

ISBN-10: 1556428766

ISBN-13: 9781556428760

Edition: 2010

Authors: Ronnie Leavitt

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In todayrs"s multicultural society, cultural competence will play an increased role in the physical therapistsrs" daily routine from the classroom to the clinic. As key phrases will be heard more and more in the health care community: knowledge, awareness, attitude, skills, a text that can take cultural competence learning to the next level is essential.Cultural Competence: A Lifelong Journey to Cultural Proficiencyprovides a comprehensive, theoretical and practical approach to increasing knowledge and awareness, improving attitudes, and providing the necessary skills for practicing cultural competence each day.Dr. Ronnie Leavitt, along with a group of contributors with a range of…

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List price: $63.95
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: SLACK, Incorporated
Publication date: 2/15/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 288
Size: 7.00" wide x 10.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.584
Language: English



Acknowledgments


About the Editor


Contributing Authors


Preface



Introduction to Cultural Competence




Understanding the Nature of Culture




The Historical Development of Theory, Models, and Assessment Tools




Exploring Cultural Diversity: Eliciting a Client's Ethnography




Disability Across Cultures




Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Status, Health Care, and Physical Therapy




Poverty and Health: Social Status Differences in Leading Health Indicators




Understanding Racism




Cross-Cultural Communication




Developing Cultural Competence Through Service Learning




Physical Therapy and Cultural Competence in the Global Community: Moving from a Bio-Medical to a Social Justice Model




The Practice of Cultural Competence in the 21st Century




Resources for Additional Information on Cultures Outside of the United States



Resources for Physical Therapists Interested in Global Health



Resources for Establishing a Culturally Competent Practice


Index