I am having difficulty finding the implications to health care providers considering cultural views on the following topics, health as organic, health as harmony and disease as a curse or stigma. I tried the school library and I am hitting a brick wall. Can someone please help?
Health care providers need to be sensitive to various cultural views regarding health. They need to listen carefully and thoughtfully to the patient's point of view, and then explain in terms that the patient can understand and accept.
Thanks Ms. Sue
You're welcome, CD.
Of course, I'd be happy to help you understand the implications for health care providers when considering cultural views on health as organic, health as harmony, and disease as a curse or stigma. Since you mentioned having trouble finding information in the school library, let me guide you through a step-by-step process for finding relevant resources.
1. Define the search terms: Begin by breaking down each concept into its core components. For example, define what is meant by "health as organic," "health as harmony," and "disease as a curse or stigma." This will help you create more focused search queries.
2. Utilize academic databases: Open your school's library system and access academic databases, such as PubMed, JSTOR, or CINAHL. These databases contain a wealth of research articles, journals, and scholarly publications that may hold relevant information.
3. Construct search queries: Use the search terms you defined in step 1 to build queries. For example, it could be "cultural views on health as organic AND health care providers" or "disease as a curse OR stigma implications for health care providers." Be sure to use quotation marks around exact phrases.
4. Refine search results: Look through the search results for articles that seem relevant to your topic. Skim through the titles, abstracts, and keywords of the articles to determine their suitability.
5. Access full-text articles: If the full-text of the article is not available directly through the database, check if your school library has a subscription to the journal where the article is published. You can search for the journal in the library catalog or obtain access through interlibrary loan services.
6. Read and analyze: Once you have access to the articles, read them carefully, highlighting relevant points and taking notes. Pay attention to any specific implications for health care providers mentioned in the articles.
7. Evaluate and synthesize: After reading multiple articles, evaluate the information you have gathered and synthesize the findings. Look for patterns, common themes, and insights into how cultural views affect health care providers' approach to health and disease.
Remember, it might take some time and effort to find the exact information you need, but by following these steps, you should be able to locate relevant resources and gain a better understanding of the implications for health care providers regarding cultural views on health and disease.
If you need any further assistance or have specific questions, feel free to ask!