Health Promotion Strategies
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Health Promotion Strategies Nurses are here to educate, to help people obtain the skills to maintain their health. As nurses, we attempt to help people to empower themselves, focusing on helping people to advocate for their own wellness. (WP, n.d.) states that “Health promotion is the provision of information and/or education to individuals, families, and communities that-encourage family unity, community commitment, and traditional spirituality, that make positive contributions to their health status. Health promotion is also the promotion of healthy ideas and concepts to motivate individuals to adopt healthy behaviors” (para.1).
Implementing Health Promotion Strategies
There are many ways that health promotion strategies could be implemented based on cultural considerations. Using the holistic approach we will address health promotion through cultural, spiritual, physical, and emotional considerations. (Giger & Davidhizar, 2008) “Nurses must keep in mind that a treatment strategy that is consistent with the client’s beliefs may have a better chance of being successful” (p. 130). Addressing a patient’s medical history is just one step in this process. We need to look at how long a person has been in this country, especially in terms of language barriers and the need for interpreters. Creating supportive environments that give continuity of care can help alleviate patients’ fears. There are other cultural and spiritual factors that need to be considered as well, such as some cultures unique bond with wellness and nature. It is important to make sure that you explain what you are doing when you touch, get close, or use a lot of eye contact with patients, as some cultures are noncontact oriented. (Giger & Davidhizar, 2008) “People from a contact group may perceive people from a noncontact group as being shy, uninterested, cold , and
NU304- Transcultural Nursing xxxxxxxxx January 24, 2011
Health Promotion Strategies Nurses are here to educate, to help people obtain the skills to maintain their health. As nurses, we attempt to help people to empower themselves, focusing on helping people to advocate for their own wellness. (WP, n.d.) states that “Health promotion is the provision of information and/or education to individuals, families, and communities that-encourage family unity, community commitment, and traditional spirituality, that make positive contributions to their health status. Health promotion is also the promotion of healthy ideas and concepts to motivate individuals to adopt healthy behaviors” (para.1).
Implementing Health Promotion Strategies
There are many ways that health promotion strategies could be implemented based on cultural considerations. Using the holistic approach we will address health promotion through cultural, spiritual, physical, and emotional considerations. (Giger & Davidhizar, 2008) “Nurses must keep in mind that a treatment strategy that is consistent with the client’s beliefs may have a better chance of being successful” (p. 130). Addressing a patient’s medical history is just one step in this process. We need to look at how long a person has been in this country, especially in terms of language barriers and the need for interpreters. Creating supportive environments that give continuity of care can help alleviate patients’ fears. There are other cultural and spiritual factors that need to be considered as well, such as some cultures unique bond with wellness and nature. It is important to make sure that you explain what you are doing when you touch, get close, or use a lot of eye contact with patients, as some cultures are noncontact oriented. (Giger & Davidhizar, 2008) “People from a contact group may perceive people from a noncontact group as being shy, uninterested, cold , and
References: Giger, J. N., & Davidhizar, R. E. (2008). Transcultural nursing: assessment and intervention. St. Louis, MO: Mosby Elsevier. WP. (n.d.). Definition of Health Promotion. Definition of Wellness - Dimensions of Wellness. Retrieved January 24, 2011, from http://www.definitionofwellness.com/dictionary/health-promotion.html Zhan, L (n.d.). "Asian Voices: Asian and Asian ..." Google Books. Retrieved January 24, 2011, from http://books.google.com/books