Reflections from Common Ground . . . Cultural Awareness in Healthcare - Softcover

Beth Lincoln

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0984525432 ISBN 13: 9780984525430

Publisher: PESI HealthCare, 2010

Synopsis

Reflections from Common Ground . . . Cultural Awareness in Healthcare, showcases many of the opportunities and tools available for healthcare professionals to develop cultural awareness and competency. This unique book offers a way forward and easily lends itself to personal, group or institutional use. It is a tool to promote change, while also an interesting look into the origins of what we encounter in ourselves and others. Discovery begins with our understanding of how cultural influences affect the decisions about our health and wellness. Self-reflective exercises are placed strategically throughout the book, and offer opportunities for readers to gain insight into many cultural beliefs, values, and health care practices. Real-life scenarios are included and illustrate the challenge of finding common ground with patients, families and colleagues. The concluding chapters focus on cultural awareness and competency in various health care institutions and academic settings. Reflections from Common Ground enables the reader, whether a healthcare professional, administrator, or educator, to gain fuller awareness and to open the doors to culturally sensitive healthcare.

About this title

About the Author

Beth Lincoln, MSN, RN, received her Masters in Nursing and Women s and Family Health, with Nurse Practitioner certification from University of California, San Francisco. As a Nurse Practitioner, she has provided clinical healthcare and professional education for a diverse population, and in Reflections from Common Ground . . . Cultural Awareness in Healthcare, she illustrates some of the situations in which cultural diversity may affect healthcare, including methods and means for health professionals to gain multi-cultural competence. Ms. Lincoln is a Certified Transcultural Nurse, credentialed by the Transcultural Nursing Society, where she currently serves as the International President. Additionally, she is an Administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory, as certified by The Intercultural Communication Institute. Ms. Lincoln presents extensively, sharing her broad understanding and inspiring others to strive for cultural competence in providing sensitive and effective health care. Ms. Lincoln is the founder of Celemonde!, a cultural awareness educator for healthcare, scholastic and business institutions and individuals. A pathway to reflection and discovery, the Celmonde! way engages diverse professionals in a new dialogue to better appreciate how cultural issues can influence their effectiveness and decisions and create conflict in their workplace. By creating greater cultural awareness, we can open the door to common goals and better understanding. Ms. Lincoln encourages each of us to celebrate every individual as a unique opportunity to share the colorful history we all represent and the rich fabric we can become by weaving our diverse strands together.

Review

Beth Lincoln captures the essence of cultural competency. The book encourages readers to reflect on culture, their own and those of others, and motivates them to begin their journeys toward culturally competent care. It puts culture in an historical context and encourages healthcare providers to view themselves and their patients within that cultural framework. Because of the continuous increase in diversity in this country, healthcare providers should read and use this book to bridge the gap between culture and care, and help eliminate healthcare disparities. --Lorraine Steefel, DNP, RN, CTN-A, Certified Transcultural Nurse, Member of the Transcultural Nurses Society, National Speaker on Issues related to Cultural Competency/Diversity

Every day health care providers interact with increasing numbers of people who are new to the American cultural mainstream. It is NOW a mandate for us not only to work with different situations, but also to understand the cultural differences that are found in the worlds of health and illness. This book uses compelling narratives to present the dilemmas inherent in this complex situation. It offers concrete suggestions for understanding the situations and practical guides for developing successful strategies for safely and artfully practicing in this milieu. --Rachel E. Spector, Author of Cultural Diversity in Health and Illness

Reflections from Common Ground offers a rich and insightful exploration into the perceptions of the past and our sensitivities in the present. Beth Lincoln has created an anthology of cultural experience for us to explore, contemplate and from which to grow. Fascinating! A valuable tool for all of us ~ --Jennifer Kresge MFCC, Healthcare Mediator & National Speaker

Every day health care providers interact with increasing numbers of people who are new to the American cultural mainstream. It is NOW a mandate for us not only to work with different situations, but also to understand the cultural differences that are found in the worlds of health and illness. This book uses compelling narratives to present the dilemmas inherent in this complex situation. It offers concrete suggestions for understanding the situations and practical guides for developing successful strategies for safely and artfully practicing in this milieu. --Rachel E. Spector, Author of Cultural Diversity in Health and Illness

Reflections from Common Ground offers a rich and insightful exploration into the perceptions of the past and our sensitivities in the present. Beth Lincoln has created an anthology of cultural experience for us to explore, contemplate and from which to grow. Fascinating! A valuable tool for all of us ~ --Jennifer Kresge MFCC, Healthcare Mediator & National Speaker

Edition details

• Publisher: PESI HealthCare
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0984525432
• ISBN 13: 9780984525430
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 301
• Illustrator: Jon Dodge