Clinical practice will be guided by the Transcultural Nursing Theory created by Madeleine Leininger. Otherwise known as the theory of culture care, this philosophy highlights the unique needs of different cultures and urges nurses to understand and respect people’s beliefs and values (Busher Betancourt, 2016). The theory was developed in the 1950s, but the book containing all basic principles of the ideology was published only in 1995 (Abitz, 2016). According to Leininger, transcultural nursing is a segment of the nursing profession which pays attention to the cultures’ view of healing practices to provide each patient with appropriate help (Lopes Campelo et al., 2018). The theory views human beings as caring and compassionate toward the needs of others. Furthermore, professional nursing goes beyond simple care for patients, offering support to families, communities, and cultures. The transcultural theory allows nurses to understand when patient behaviors and values need to be respected, accommodated, or repatterned.
During this course, my primary goal is to understand the specificities of women’s health issues. Between week 1 and week 3, I will aim to assess and diagnose various health conditions related to women’s health. During weeks 4,5, and 6, I will concentrate on women’s reproductive and sexual health. My objectives will be to educate women on various methods of birth control, including abstinence, medication, and devices. I will provide birth control to women and ensure that their needs are acknowledged. Moreover, I will investigate the impact of women’s health issues in the care of non-pregnant women. Between weeks 7 and 9, the main objective will be to evaluate and treat conditions related to women’s health, including sexually transmitted infections (STIs). I will perform pap smears and similar diagnostic tests to support health promotion. Finally, the main goal of week 10 will be to improve my application and understanding of terms, concepts, and principles related to women’s health.
References
Abitz, T. L. (2016). Cultural congruence and infusion nursing practice. Journal of Infusion Nursing, 39(2), 75-79.
Busher Betancourt, D. A. (2016). Madeleine Leininger and the transcultural theory of nursing. The Downtown Review, 2(1), 1.
Lopes Campelo, C., de Sousa, A., de Maria, S., Carvalho Silva, L. D., Dias, R. S., Ribeiro Azevedo, P.,… de Souza Paiva, S. (2018). Patient safety culture and the cultural nursing care. Journal of Nursing UFPE, 12(9), 2500-2506.