Cultural Competencies for Nurses: Impact on Health and Illness
- ISBN-10
- 1449687652
- ISBN-13
- 9781449687656
- Category
- Cross-cultural studies
- Pages
- 416
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014
- Publisher
- Jones & Bartlett Publishers
- Author
- Linda Dayer-Berenson
Description
By compiling the history and theory behind cultural competency in nursing and health care, this text offers key information regarding health beliefs and the impact of culture on health and illness. This new edition contains an overview of the predominant cultural competency nursing theories, impact of diversity on health disparities, information on the health beliefs of several minority groups, and case studies to enhance student learning. This text is an excellent resource for courses that emphasize health promotion and disease prevention.
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Other editions
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- 2011
- 346 pages
- Paperback
- Jones & Bartlett Learning
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