Transkulturelle Pflege

Carers and those in need of care often come from different countries and cultures, making everyday care multicultural. Language barriers and a lack of understanding of foreign cultures can lead to misunderstandings that jeopardize the success of care. This book provides knowledge about culture-specific orientation systems. It explains why foreigners may feel, judge, or act differently and how carers can perceive them as individuals within their culturally influenced environment and treat them with respect. With a wealth of background knowledge from cultural studies, religious history, social anthropology, migration research, and political science, this book addresses questions that anyone interested in intercultural cooperation cannot ignore today. It is essential for nursing and healthcare professionals, nursing and care institutions, and anyone who interacts with foreign-language clients in their daily work.