• Select a cultural group other than your own, and interview a family of this cultural group for information, if possible. ADOLESCENT
Describe transcultural concepts and theories for application on diverse families.
Conduct a family cultural assessment using an existing or refined cultural assessment tool.
Develop solutions to cultural or lifestyle problems affecting health related behaviors and family function.
Assignment Grading Criteria
Grading Criteria: Cultural Assessment Presentation
• Select a cultural group other than your own, and interview a family of this cultural group for information, if possible.
• Create presentation using a published cultural theory and assessment tool from those discussed in your readings or from your own research such as Leininger, Bloch, or Giger and Davidhizar.
Content
20 points possible Points available Points earned
• Describe the cultural group. Include demographic and census data, ethnic and cultural health practices, religious belief systems, language, nutrition, literacy, and education.
• Describe and interpret health beliefs of the cultural group in relation to both health and illness.
• Discuss specific health and illness needs of the cultural group. Use epidemiologic data to support this section along with data from your research on health problems of this cultural group.
• Discuss the management of health and illness needs. How does this cultural group manage their health and illness needs? How do they interact with members of the mainstream healthcare delivery system and access services to manage health and illness needs? Describe any cultural and traditional health practices and providers that may be utilized by this culture.
• Describe the dominant health care practices of this culture and any areas of conflict between the cultural group and the health care system along with the implications for nurses and the health care delivery system.
• Analyze the