Cultural Assessment Project

Cultural Assessment Project

Students will interview a person of a different race, ethnicity, religion, or sexual
orientation to complete part of this assignment.

The project consists of 4 parts:

In part 1 the student interviews a client using the Cultural Nursing Assessment
Part 1 is completed… See attachment for client responses.
Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4 need to be completed by you. See the following and attachments

In part 2 the student must submit a typed summary of information gathered during the interview supported with in-text reference citations (min 2 pages typed). Summaries should be completed in APA format and uploaded to the Canvas dropbox according to
the published schedule.

In part 3 the student must reflect on how they think this knowledge might influence their nursing care with persons from different cultures (min 1 page typed). Reflections should be uploaded to the Canvas dropbox according to the published schedule.

In part 4 the student will present the assessment, their analysis, and their reflections (part 1-3) to the class in as part of a round-table discussion, and post a reflection of this experience in the provided Canvas discussion board. (min 1 to 2 pages)

Students will submit their answers to interview questions, summary of information
from part 2, and reflection in a single paper written in APA format and uploaded to the Canvas dropbox according to the published schedule.

Part 1- Client Interview data
Using the attached list of questions, the student will explore the clients health beliefs as they relate to his/her cultural diversity. Previous students have found it helpful to review
the literature before the actual interview to be better prepared for asking specific questions.

Part 2-Cultural Analysis and Health Care Needs Identification
The student needs to summarize their interview findings using interview data and
reference sources. At a minimum the following should be included:
Using the client interview data and current literature, describe the traditional
cultural health care beliefs and practices, which include illness beliefs, and social
structures.
Discuss any differences between what youve read in the literature regarding the
cultures traditional health and what your client told you. Include possible explanations for these differences.
Identify actual or potential health care problems/concerns (for example cultural,
physical, psychological, social, financial, or developmental) for the client and cultural/diversity group.
Discuss potential therapeutic interventions for the client and /or cultural group
that promote wellness and demonstrate respect for the clients culture/diversity, rights, beliefs, values, and life experiences and that incorporate professional
values and practice standards.
Record your observations from the interview regarding nonverbal and verbal communication (such as eye contact, rate of speech, personal space, and touch) demonstrated by yourself and the client.

Part 3 Personal Reflection
Students need to reflect upon how their own culture and beliefs influence their nursing care and how knowledge gained from this assignment will influence future nursing care
with clients from diverse cultures. At a minimum you should include the following:
Analyze how your culture (beliefs, values, religion, orientation, etc.) influences your nursing care.
To what extent do your beliefs, prejudices, or biases influence your thinking and nursing care? Give several examples.
Discuss specifically how the knowledge from this assignment will influence your future nursing care of clients from different cultures/orientations. Discuss several examples.

Part 4 Presentation (1 page)
Students will present their assessment data summary, analysis, and self-reflection in a round table discussion with their peers and reflect on this experience via a Canvas discussion board.

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