There are four vital metaparadigms in nursing which are nursing, patient, environment, and health. A metaparadigm is a set of theories or ideas that provide structure for how a discipline should function (Dupree, n.d., para. 1). The nursing aspect focuses on compassion and caring for the patient to give good quality care for the patient’s well-being. The patient aspect should cover the patient and family members, and this should cover their general well-being as well as emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial well-being. The environment facet focuses on the patient’s culture, economic status, interactions with family and friends, and their state of mind. The health aspect covers the patient’s overall health and wellness meaning their physical,
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If someone’s worldview is very limited in the different cultures and their beliefs, the care that the patient may receive could be very biased. Different cultures have very different views as far as when someone is sick or in the hospital. A culture that teaches that illness is a punishment for sin or a curse will produce a different reaction than a culture that emphasizes that to be ill is to be weak, unmasculine or irresponsible (Hartog & Hartog, 1983, p. 912). A medical professional needs to understand their own worldview in order to properly and appropriately care for a culturally diverse patient. If the nurse understands her own beliefs, then he/she can care for a patient and respect their beliefs and culture, along with performing the care necessary to heal the patient. This will also create a connection with the patient in a way that they trust the medical professional enough to care for them properly and with the respect necessary. According to Saha, Beach, & Cooper, “Individualizing care must take into account the diversity of patient values and perspectives; to the extent that patient-centered care is delivered universally, care should become more equitable” (2008, p. 1282). As long as the nurse is delivering patient-centered care, regardless of cultural background, patient satisfaction …show more content…
Our Christian beliefs are based on Bible teachings from our Lord and Savior. Jesus, through the Bible, teaches us to love one another, care for the sick and poor, and strengthen the weak. Therefore, in nursing, we need to remember that Jesus expects us to treat every patient with the same dignity and respect that they deserve. If the patient is underprivileged, then it is up to the nurse to advocate any and all resources for the patient’s needs. As far as strengthening the weak, that is why we have gone into nursing. Many of us who have become nurses have felt like it was a calling from God for us to be in this profession. If you ask a nurse their reason as to why they became a nurse, majority of nurses will say that they wanted to care for the patients and make them feel better. Part of our Christian worldview is emulating Christ in our daily activities whether it is in nursing, customer service, or serving food in a restaurant. An article in the Journal of Christian Nursing had an interesting insert as
If someone’s worldview is very limited in the different cultures and their beliefs, the care that the patient may receive could be very biased. Different cultures have very different views as far as when someone is sick or in the hospital. A culture that teaches that illness is a punishment for sin or a curse will produce a different reaction than a culture that emphasizes that to be ill is to be weak, unmasculine or irresponsible (Hartog & Hartog, 1983, p. 912). A medical professional needs to understand their own worldview in order to properly and appropriately care for a culturally diverse patient. If the nurse understands her own beliefs, then he/she can care for a patient and respect their beliefs and culture, along with performing the care necessary to heal the patient. This will also create a connection with the patient in a way that they trust the medical professional enough to care for them properly and with the respect necessary. According to Saha, Beach, & Cooper, “Individualizing care must take into account the diversity of patient values and perspectives; to the extent that patient-centered care is delivered universally, care should become more equitable” (2008, p. 1282). As long as the nurse is delivering patient-centered care, regardless of cultural background, patient satisfaction …show more content…
Our Christian beliefs are based on Bible teachings from our Lord and Savior. Jesus, through the Bible, teaches us to love one another, care for the sick and poor, and strengthen the weak. Therefore, in nursing, we need to remember that Jesus expects us to treat every patient with the same dignity and respect that they deserve. If the patient is underprivileged, then it is up to the nurse to advocate any and all resources for the patient’s needs. As far as strengthening the weak, that is why we have gone into nursing. Many of us who have become nurses have felt like it was a calling from God for us to be in this profession. If you ask a nurse their reason as to why they became a nurse, majority of nurses will say that they wanted to care for the patients and make them feel better. Part of our Christian worldview is emulating Christ in our daily activities whether it is in nursing, customer service, or serving food in a restaurant. An article in the Journal of Christian Nursing had an interesting insert as