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Geriatrics

Ethnogeriatrics

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      • Introduction
      • Patterns of Health Risk
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    • African American
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Learning Objectives

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After completion of this module, learners will be able to perform the following in relation Japanese American elderly:

Learning Objectives

1. Describe briefly the history of Japanese immigration to the U.S.

2. Describe why an understanding of the degree of acculturation of the Japanese elder and his or her family is important.

3. Identify a cultural belief that may have an impact on long-term care placement decisions in a traditional Japanese American family.

4. Discuss the impact of Buddhism and other religious beliefs on end of life care.

5. Discuss three general communication approaches to consider when working with a Japanese American elder.

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Japanese American

  • Japanese American Older Adults
  • Learning Objectives
  • Introduction and Overview
    • Introduction and Overview
    • Terminology
    • Historical Experiences of the Cohort
    • Dates in Japanese Immigration and History
    • Language
    • Religion
  • Patterns of Health Risk
    • Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke
    • Cancer
    • Diabetes
    • Dementia
    • Survival

Culturally Appropriate Care

  • Fund of Knowledge
    • Traditional Health Beliefs
  • Assessment
    • Important Cultural Issues
    • Eliciting the Patient’s Perspective
      • Level of Acculturation
      • General Approach
      • Health Promotion
  • Delivery of Care
    • Decision-Making and Disclosure
    • Advance Directives and End of Life Issues
  • Cancer Care

Learning Resources

  • Instructional Strategies
    • Case Study 1
    • Case Study 2
  • Student Evaluation
  • List of References
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  • Glossary
  • Interview Strategies
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