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Looking to the south.

T R McLean

    Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing : Official Journal of the American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses
    |June 8, 1999
    PubMed
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    This article explores nursing care similarities between Puerto Rico and the author's home country, highlighting cultural exchange in healthcare. It details observations from hospital visits made as an ambassador for the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (ASPAN).

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing
    • Cross-cultural healthcare
    • Global health

    Background:

    • The author visited hospitals in Puerto Rico as an ambassador for the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (ASPAN).
    • This visit provided an opportunity to observe and compare nursing practices in a different cultural context.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe observations of nursing care in Puerto Rico.
    • To identify and explain similarities in nursing care between Puerto Rican and the author's home culture.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative observational study.
    • Ambassadorial hospital visits to multiple facilities in Puerto Rico.
    • Comparative analysis of nursing practices across cultures.

    Main Results:

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    • Identified shared principles and practices in nursing care despite cultural differences.
    • Observations highlighted common challenges and approaches in patient care delivery.
    • Cultural nuances in patient interaction and communication were noted.

    Conclusions:

    • Nursing care exhibits universal similarities across different cultures.
    • Cross-cultural understanding in nursing is essential for global healthcare.
    • Further exploration of cultural impacts on nursing is warranted.