Giger And Davidhizar Transcultural Model

Transcultural Analysis of Hispanic Culture and End of Life Issues As a nurse it is of the upmost importance that you are the patients advocate for exceptional care. Part of being their advocate is understanding what they are used too at home and seeing what you can do to recreate that as best as possible. Be flexible and understanding when it comes to different cultural practices and try your best to accommodate as much as you can.

Giger and Davidhizar Transcultural Assessment Model The Giger and Davidhizar Transcultural Assessment Model was developed in 1988. This transcultural model was developed to assist nursing students in caring for culturally diverse patients. This model explore six cultural phenomena; communication, space, social

Before beginning any treatment patients often have to consult their family beforehand to see how it will affect them (Galanti, 2002). One example of the above scenario is from Geri-Ann Galanti; there was a Hispanic women who needed to be put on insulin to control her diabetes; she left the clinic unsure if she was going to start insulin therapy because she needed to talk to her husband and son. The physician was irritated because he felt she didn’t understand the importance of insulin in keeping her blood sugar down (Galanti, 2002).

However, the patient and her husband came back into the clinic the next day to talk about their concerns. The husband was weary about her starting insulin therapy because he thought she could not take care of their grandson and she would no longer cook the food he liked. After the physician explained that this is just another facet to take care of his wife’s well-being he was okay with her starting insulin therapy (Galanti, 2002).

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Not only Hispanics but also Asian cultures often do not wish to be told their diagnosis. As a nurse talk to your patient about what information they want to know and what information they would like the family to know; even though this is not always possible try to do it before the need arises. Also discuss with them about signing a durable power of attorney. If situation does arise were the family has to make the end of life decisions for their loved one they are able to and it protects you and the hospital from any legal backlash.

Nursing Implication 2 Respecting unorthodox requests from patients or families. Make accommodations for patients. Having an illness that could potentially take your life is a very vulnerable state to be in. It is also very hard on the family; even if your facility has strict rules on things such as visitation try to be as accommodating as you