Self-Care Nursing in a Multicultural Context [Paperback]

This innovative book proceeds from the premise that self-care is a powerful philosophical, biological and psychological basis for nursing practice in a variety of settings. Cultural issues are stressed throughout the volume, especially in the section on cross-cultural communication and cultural influences on learning styles.This innovative book proceeds from the premise that self-care is a powerful philosophical, biological and psychological basis for nursing practice in a variety of settings. Cultural issues are stressed throughout the volume, especially in the section on cross-cultural communication and cultural influences on learning styles.PART ONE: SELF-CARE IN NURSING PRACTICE
History and Philosophy of Self-Care
Theories Related to Self-Care
Culturally Congruent Self-Care and the Nursing Process
PART TWO: SELF-CARE PRINCIPLES
Self-Care in Health
Self-Care in Illness
Teaching Strategies
PART THREE: SELF-CARE PRACTICES
Nutrition
Activity, Rest, and Exercise
Stress Management
Psychological and Spiritual Well-Being
Social Support and Self-Help Groups
Environmental and Community Self-Care
PART FOUR: THE FUTURE OF SELF-CARE
Implications for Education, Practice, and Research