Analysis Quality Improvement BMJ 2018; 361 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.k2014 (Published 17 May 2018) Cite this as: BMJ 2018;361:k2014
These are some examples of culturally appropriate care, including many we've seen when we've carried out inspections. There are many different aspects and variations in culture. Providing care should always be based on an assessment of individual needs. It's important to:
This is only a selection of examples. It aims to help you think about different ways culture might affect care. You may be able to think of many more examples of your own.
Helping people keep up religious or spiritual practice can be important to their wellbeing. These are some of the ways you can help people practise their beliefs.
What people wear is a very individual thing. It varies from person to person - and day to day. It's important to give people a choice of what to wear, and listen to them and their families.
Even in the pandemic, you can bring communities into your setting - instead of taking people out into the community. For example you can:
When the government lifts restrictions, think about:
Cultural values can affect communication in many ways.
Some people living with dementia revisit memories that are specific to their culture. It might be something that makes them upset, even if you're unaware of it. It's best to talk to the person and their family so you can support them.
Understanding people's wishes at the end of their life is always important. It can be particularly important if the person using the service and staff do not share the same culture.
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