Date of Award
Spring 2019
Document Type
Honors Thesis
Department/Major
Education
First Advisor
Dr. Mejai Bola Avoseh
Second Advisor
Dr. Carole South-Winter
Third Advisor
Dr. Scott Breuninger
Keywords
Leininger, Culture Care, Medical History, Globalization, Sunrise Model
Abstract
One of the very first interactions a patient has with medical staff is a one-on-one interview to ascertain family medical history. However, the practice of recording patient medical history has remained relatively unchanged for decades since the advent of modern medicine. This begs a question of if there is a way to improve the current status quo. Leininger’s Culture Care Theory and Sunrise Model implement both an innovative and patient-centered focus that acknowledges and incorporates patients’ cultural backgrounds into their healthcare plan. Combining Leininger’s Culture Care Theory with the current process of recording family medical history will modernize a somewhat antiquated aspect of modern healthcare, benefitting both patients and healthcare professionals alike.
Recommended Citation
Del Grosso, Avery, "Application of Leininger’s Culture Care Theory in Family Medical History" (2019). Honors Thesis. 43.
https://red.library.usd.edu/honors-thesis/43