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Published on: September 7, 2022
The culture of the deaf
1Kent State University School of Nursing, USA.
Summary
Deaf culture, with its unique values and sign language, requires nurses to provide culturally congruent care. Understanding Deaf culture is essential for effective nursing interventions with over 1 million Deaf individuals in the U.S.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Cultural Competence
- Sociology of Health
Background:
- Over 1 million deaf individuals reside in the United States.
- The majority identify with Deaf culture, possessing distinct values, norms, and communication methods (sign language).
- Cultural differences between hearing and deaf populations necessitate specialized nursing knowledge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe Deaf culture utilizing Leininger's Sunrise Model.
- To outline nursing actions for culturally congruent care of deaf clients.
- To present interventions in culture care preservation, accommodation, and repatterning.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive analysis of Deaf culture.
- Application of Leininger's Sunrise Model for cultural assessment.
- Identification of nursing care strategies.
Main Results:
- Deaf culture is a distinct social and cultural group with unique characteristics.
- Leininger's Sunrise Model provides a framework for understanding Deaf culture.
- Specific nursing actions can be implemented to ensure culturally congruent care.
Conclusions:
- Nurses must understand Deaf culture to provide effective care.
- Culturally congruent care for deaf clients involves preservation, accommodation, and repatterning.
- Implementing these strategies enhances health outcomes for the deaf population.
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