Title:
Cultural competence in caring for Muslim patients / edited by G. Hussein Rassool.
Author:
Rassool, G. Hussein, editor.
Publication Information:
Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire ; New York, NY : Palgrave Macmillan, 2014.
Call Number:
RT86.54 .C83 2014
Abstract:
To meet the care needs of today's diverse patient community, healthcare professionals must learn to care in environments comprising different worldviews, communication styles and expectations. To meet this challenge, it is essential that they operate from a solid foundation of knowledge, based on high standards for cultural competence in nursing practice. Cultural Competence in Caring for Muslim Patients is designed for nurses and allied healthcare professionals. It offers a deeper insight into ways in which the Islamic faith is intertwined with patient care, and explores approaches with which to effectively address the varying healthcare requirements of a growing and diverse Muslim community. Following a clear and accessible format, the book discusses key issues including: the identity and religious beliefs of Muslims; the ethical dimension in caring; understanding the Muslim family system; health considerations during fasting and pilgrimage (Hajj). What's more, case studies, activities and discussion questions throughout actively support learning and reflective practices. This insightful guide will prove a valuable asset for any nurse or healthcare professional looking to develop their understanding of how to deliver culturally compassionate and congruent care. -- Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
9781137358400
Physical Description:
xiii, 319 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Contents:
pt. 1. Background and context. Muslim and the Islamic faith: an overview / G. Hussein Rassool -- Nursing, healing and the spiritual dimension: an Islamic perspective / G. Hussein Rassool -- Caring as an act of spirituality / S. Lovering -- Ethical dimensions in caring / S. Lovering and G. Hussein Rassool -- Understanding the Muslim family system / G. Hussein Rassool and C. Sange -- Health behaviours in Islam / G. Hussein Rassool and C. Sange -- Islamic belief and practices affecting health care / G. Hussein Rassool and C. Sange -- The crescent of care: a nursing model to guide the care of Muslim patients / S. Lovering -- pt. 2. Care, contemporary issues and health concerns. Health concerns related to Muslim communities / G. Hussein Rassool -- Fasting and health care / G. Hussein Rassool -- Pilgrimage (hajj) and health considerations / G. Hussein Rassool -- Mental health: cultural and religious influences / G. Hussein Rassool and E.M. Gemaey -- Addictive behaviours: drug use and gampling from an Islamic perspective / G. Hussein Rassool -- Alcohol: the forbidden nectar / G. Hussein Rassool -- Rites de passage: birth, death and bereavement / S. Majali -- Organ and blood donation and end-of-life decisions / G. Hussein Rassool and C. Sange --Putting cultural competence all together: some considerations in caring for Muslim patients / G. Hussein Rassool -- Appendix : Answers to reflective activities.
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