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Strategies for designing culturally relevant client education materials
J L Murphy1, J N Giger, R Davidhizar
1Columbus College, Columbus, GA.
Abstract:
This article addresses strategies for designing and implementing a culturally significant and appropriate client education tool for use with non-English-speaking clients or for any client in a culture different from the mainstream. These strategies include: (1) understanding the relationship between culture and behavior, (2) developing a strategic plan, (3) gathering demographic data about the setting, (4) evaluating the characteristics of the learner, and (5) developing culturally specific, unique education learning materials.
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