Discussion week 7
Discussion week 7
Running head: FRENCH CANADIAN AND GERMAN HERITAGE Dilsy Ricardo Florida National University Nursing Department BSN Program NUR 4636 02/07/2019 Prof. Cassandre Milien, RN MSN 1 FRENCH CANADIAN AND GERMAN HERITAGE 2 1. Describe the health care beliefs of the German and French-Canadian heritages and mention the influence in the delivery of evidence-based health care. All home health duties are traditionally believed to lie with the mother in German culture. These include home remedies as well as arrangements for check-ups. The Germans believe in prevention as opposed to treatment. They are also inclined toward seeking over the counter treatment before delving into professional inquiries (Mossailos & Sarnak, 2016). They highly value natural
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medications such as herbs, roots and so on. Due to their high esteem, physical and mental disabilities are a hard pill to swallow for them (Osborn & Sarnak, 2015). They are, however, not opposed to any modern health care advancement as long as it does not contradict a religious belief. German beliefs often negatively influence the delivery of evidence-based health care. For instance, genetically acquired disabilities are seen as an untreatable shame in society and often left unattended to. When it comes to the French Canadians, they ensure unrestricted accessibility to healthcare upon admission into the system (Best & Miller, 2015). A class system determines health care. This is with higher economic status having personal physicians. Those on the lower side opt to wait for a life and death situation before seeking the necessary care. For the French Canadians, the language barrier proves to be a challenge. Their health care culture is greatly influenced by their Catholic faith. Blood and organ donations are a personal decision with little to no constructive interference. There is a split influence on evidence-based health care delivery due to social stratification. 2. Discuss if there is any similarity in the health care beliefs and practices of the German and French-Canadian heritage with the health care beliefs of your culture. FRENCH CANADIAN AND GERMAN HERITAGE 3 There are several similarities to be seen with my heritage beliefs and the two systems. When it comes to a comparison with the French Canadians, the first meeting point is the socioeconomic factor. In the two, health care accessibility is highly influenced by social stratification. There is also a similarity in pain expression (Rash, 2017). The immigrants record different levels of pain expression as opposed to inherent inhabitants. There is also a similarity to be viewed with a high level of OTC utilization. There is a huge number of individuals recorded to make use of over the counter drugs in both cases. There are also similarities to be identified with the German culture. For instance, there is the use of traditional and indigenous medication. This is a common ground for both cultures. There’s a considerable preference for naturally acquired medication such as herbs, spices, and the likes. They are also alike in terms of home care provision. This is in terms of the family member who is responsible for taking care of the family health care issue. The mother of the home is left with the duty of taking care of all health-related concerns in the household. There is also the fact that health care coverage is one’s prerogative. This is in contrast to the Canadian Universal Coverage plan which is made available to all individuals recorded into the system. 3. If you have to change your health care beliefs for any of one study this week, which one will you choose and why? If I were to change any of the above health care beliefs, I would choose to go with the German Health care culture. This is owing to many reasons. First off, they are high believers in the notion that prevention is better than cure. Therefore, from the onset of birth children are subjected to a preemptive sort of medication. This is such as through immunizations, daily intake of vitamins and so on. There is also the fact that the nutritional values of Germany lean toward a healthy side. This is such as the fact that they keep high-calorie diets to a minimum intake. This FRENCH CANADIAN AND GERMAN HERITAGE 4 ensures that lifestyle diseases caused by inadequate nutrition as well as malnutrition are kept at bay. Furthermore, I am inclined to the use of natural remedies. This is because they are less harmful as opposed to modern medications which are often filled with chemical toxins. This would also apply to home remedies. Putting OTC as a first priority is also a pull factor. This is because it is often a lifesaver in a fiscal sense. German culture does not contain a lot of restrictions when it comes to health care advancement. This is in a sense there is not much opposition to the use of new and developed health care innovations. The only limitation for most is often upon superimposition with the religious beliefs. However, decisions are often left to an individual’s preferences and desires. FRENCH CANADIAN AND GERMAN HERITAGE 5 References Best, K. L., Routhier, F., & Miller, W. C. (2015). A description of manual wheelchair skills training: current practices in Canadian rehabilitation centers. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 10(5), 393-400. Mossialos, E., Wenzl, M., Osborn, R., & Sarnak, D. (2016). 2015 international profiles of health care systems. Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health. Osborn, R., Moulds, D., Schneider, E. C., Doty, M. M., Squires, D., & Sarnak, D. O. (2015). Primary care physicians in ten countries report challenges caring for patients with complex health needs. Health Affairs, 34(12), 2104-2112. Rash, J. (2017). Towards the rapid assessment of pain expression: The Index of Facial Pain Expression (IFPE) (Doctoral dissertation, University of Calgary). Running head: PEOPLE OF FRENCH CANADIAN AND GERMAN HERITAGE People of French-Canadian and German Heritage Karen Echenique Florida National University Culture in Nursing Prof. Cassandre Milien, MSN 1 PEOPLE OF FRENCH CANADIAN AND GERMAN HERITAGE 2 People of French Canadian and German Heritage The first wave of German immigrants came to America for religious freedom. There are over 50 million Americans from German descendants. Although, today, communities continue to use their customs, specifically those who use healthcare. Usually in German families, the mother is the person in charge of the children receiving check-ups, immunizations, and ensuring the intake of supplements. In traditional families, women in the families are often the main overseer of home remedies and treatments. Roots, soups, camphor, peppermint, ammonia, herbs, and poultices are among the most common ingredients for natural remedies. Over the counter medications are also widely used by German Americans because they often believe that each individual is responsible for their own health. Physical disabilities caused by injuries are more accepted than that of innate disabilities. Mental disabilities are lacked in acceptance and are view as a mistake. Germany is among the leading countries in the world who developed both the National and Biomedical insurance in Europe. Biomedical care is general for all of its citizens and is said to be of high quality. Germans have an advantage in medical technology because of their economy and they are able to have many hospitals and doctors per say. In 1997, there was an outbreak of heart disease and cancer which accounted to about 48% of all deaths in eastern and western Germany. Thanks to their advancement in medicine, Germans, were able to help and save many people at the time. As a tradition, Germans, also believe in “naturopathic medicine” which includes water cures of several types. Most members of the German Biomedical corporation have opposed naturopathic medicine but are still used to some length. Most German-Americans demand straight-forward verbal communication about diagnoses and treatments. Moreover, these individuals are always promptly on time and strictly PEOPLE OF FRENCH CANADIAN AND GERMAN HERITAGE 3 believe on being punctual especially when it deals with health. Health care providers and their team should ensure to meet these patients on time and on schedule along with their medication. (Betancourt, Green, Carrillo, & Owusu Ananeh-Firempong, 2016). The use of contraceptives is highly frowned upon in strict German Catholics. Additionally, female patients prefer consulting with the same sex health care personnel but have no problem with receiving treatment from either gender. Conclusively, they have no problem or limitations on blood transfusions or transplantations of any sort. Alcoholism and cigarette smoking are prevalent health behaviors for this specific group of people. Therefore, there are higher chances for cardiac and respiratory diseases. Residing in America, there are about 2.2 million individuals who are French-Canadian. The two main languages are French and English, and less than half of the population uses French as their native language. French-Canadians inherited most of their customs from the first French settlers. Canada has free, general health coverage for all of its residents. Moreover, people in the upper socioeconomic class have family doctors rather than seeking medical care from local community centers or hospitals. Health care providers hold a promising status for FrenchCanadians, especially geriatrics. The health insurance system in Canada is attentive to patients who are practicing folk remedies outside of the law or government issued care. Most FrenchCanadians also use over the counter medications on the regular and have no problem receiving donations, transplantations or blood transfusions. The decision to donate or receive an organ is based on the individual’s personal decision and based on family or cultural influence. Some of their natural cultural beliefs play a significant role in evidence-based compentent care. They strongly believe in natural childbirth and its benefits. Moreover, in the delivery room, men are usually allowed depending on the mother’s choice. Respect from health care personnel PEOPLE OF FRENCH CANADIAN AND GERMAN HERITAGE 4 is expected, especially in older adults. Their heritage expects the expression of one’s feeling and therefore will be open with the provider during the assessment and procedures. In addition, women rarely use contraception that is inserted vaginally but are fine with using other forms of contraception’s as in pills and tubal ligation. French-Canadians and Germans share some similarities with my heritage including accepting blood transfusions, transplantations and donations. As seen in both cultures, the mother is the alpha of the family. She is in charge of all the health care related issues such as immunization and medication regimens. Prayers are usually connected with giving the patient strength and faith as they recover from their illnesses. Conclusively, most often, oral contraceptives are accepted as the most common form of birth control. Most geriatric patients prefer a same sex provider for consultations and admissions but don’t mind different genders for treatments. If I were to change to my health care beliefs to any of the cultures mentioned above, I would probably change to German health culture. Initially, Germans are high believers in preventing any illnesses before you have to cure them, and critically, I think it is a smart idea. I am a big believer in natural remedies as well, they are less harmful contrasting to medications used today. Additionally, from birth, children receive immunizations to prevent many diseases and intake of supplements and vitamins. Germans also value nutrition and believe in high calorie diets, which is a factor I need to learn to improve my diet. German heritage also does not limit the use of health care technology, expect those who impose due to religious beliefs, which is only a small percentage of individuals. PEOPLE OF FRENCH CANADIAN AND GERMAN HERITAGE 5 References Best, K. L., Routhier, F., & Miller, W. C. (2015). A description of manual wheelchair skills training: current practices in Canadian rehabilitation centers. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 10(5), 393-400. Mossialos, E., Wenzl, M., Osborn, R., & Sarnak, D. (2016). 2015 international profiles of health care systems. Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health. Betancourt, J. R., Green, A. R., Carrillo, J. E., & Owusu Ananeh-Firempong, I. I. (2016). Defining cultural competence: a practical framework for addressing racial/ethnic disparities in health and health care. Public health reports. Zimmermann, Kim Ann. (2018). German Culture: Facts, Customs and Traditions. Retrieved from: https://www.livescience.com/44007-german-culture.html
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