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Fenómenos migratorios y su influencia en los cuidados transculturales en el marco hospitalario

Year: 2006

Type: article

Abstract: igratory phenomena and their influence in trans-cultural care within the premises of a Spanish General Hospital are approached in the present study.8.7% of the population registered in Spain is foreigner being Alicante the autonomy with the highest rate (19%).The close relationship between Nursing and Anthropology has proved useful to identify cultural differences among foreign patients admitted to hospital and, as a result, useful tools have furnished the hospital with regards to the most appropriate ways to respectfully handling and treating those various cultural differences.Availability of means is also analyzed and some interesting outcomes and recommendations have been reached by those professionals who are eager to acquire proficiency in cultural fields.

Source: Cultura de los Cuidados

DOI: 10.14198/cuid.2006.20.08

Author: Miguel Ángel Fernández Molina

Institution: University of Alicante

Language: Spanish

Topic: Cultural Competency in Health Care

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Universidad de Alicante, Transcultural Nursing Society, University of Cambridge, Instituto de Salud Carlos III