Many qualitative studies have shown that communication problems were major reasons nurses were unable to provide culturally competent nursing care (Boi, 2000, Cioffi, 2003). In the qualitative studies, nurses reported they were uncomfortable with patients from cultures other than their own; mostly due to language barriers, both verbal and nonverbal communication. ... Ask do they have a Durable Power of Attorney for health care; please provide a copy for the permanent record. ... Understanding concerns about hygiene and health. ... The above are resources from Ethnomed retrieved at http://e...

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Thus, a serious study was needed in order to educate America of this new trendmass media communication. ... The Payne Fund studies still remains as one of the largest investigations performed in the mass communication history. ... Marquis) -certain films disturbed sleep which could affect normal health and growth Eroding Moral StandardsCharles C. Peters -many depictions in the movies were contrary to the mores of the groups under study Influencing ConductFrank R. ... The Payne Fund studies were the pioneer efforts that established and developed mass communication as a scientific field o...

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To touch base on just one aspect of a specific culture would already be a challenge in itself - having to study the humanity of the human race would take a lifetime. ... With the invention of the drive-through and fast food, most people on a normal working basis tend to forget their health when it comes to the right diet. ... If we all do our part and cut back on the fast food, we would be a healthier and perhaps more prosperous society, because we would have the health, body, and mind that will help us succeed in the future to come. ...

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Global Music The global perspective of music: we live in an increasingly smaller "global village." With advance in worldwide transportation and communication and with increasingly mobile societies, it seems not only appropriate but also necessary to develop a global perspective of music. A...

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The global perspective of music: we live in an increasingly smaller "global village." With advance in worldwide transportation and communication and with increasingly mobile societies, it seems not only appropriate but also necessary to develop a global perspective of music. A global perspective of ...

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It could be that traditions are keeping children home instead of being in school, or traditions which mean that diet is inadequate which can also lead to health problems and hence missing out on school time. ... Oppositely though, studies have shown that Asian family structures bring benefits, as Asian parents seem to have more positive attitudes towards education and higher expectations for their children's future, which means that the children are being socialised properly and that they are getting the right push and learning good attitudes and values. ... A study has shown that languag...

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