Nurses perceptions on influences of cultural communication, power distance, and negotiation in pediatric treatment decisions

Abstract

The purpose of this qualitative research was to investigate treatment negotiations between Western pediatric medical/nursing teams and patients/families of diverse cultural and religious perspectives. This was done in relation to feelings of inequality or Power Distance. The outcome was to promote cultural care and respect during refusal/limitation/delay in treatment decisions.

Authors

Luanne Ruth Linnard-Palmer

Author Details

Luanne Ruth Linnard-Palmer, EdD, MSN, BSN, School of Health and Natural Sciences, Dominican University of California, San Rafael, California, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Dominican University of California, San Rafael, California, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Culture and Religion, Pediatrics, Treatment Refusal

Recommended Citation

Linnard-Palmer, Luanne Ruth, "Nurses perceptions on influences of cultural communication, power distance, and negotiation in pediatric treatment decisions" (2019). INRC (Congress). 353.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2019/posters_2019/353

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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