Date of Award
Winter 12-8-2010
Document Type
Open Access Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN)
Department
Nursing
First Advisor
Susan K Nash
Abstract
This project explores the rationale that supports designing and implementing a transcultural patient family advisory council (PFAC) at a large academic center in the Midwest where eight disease-diagnosis based PFAC's already exist. Potential pitfalls and obstacles that could interfere with such a council being successful will also be reviewed. In addition, Madeline Leininger's theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality is applied to add support to this effort. Specifically, the stranger to trusted friend enabler explains how having such a committee can foster mutually beneficial relationships that demonstrate a change in culture and attitudes at this traditional physician-lead institution.
Identifier
SC 11.MAN.2010.Peterson.LG
Recommended Citation
Peterson, Lisa G., "Awareness Cultivation: Designing a Transcultural Patient Family Advisory Council" (2010). Theses and Graduate Projects. 627.
https://idun.augsburg.edu/etd/627