title: Intervention with Appalachians: strategies for a culturally specific practice.
abstract: This overview of Appalachian culture includes cultural values, regional influences, and the impact of migration. Social work assessments and health care interventions are illustrated in case study scenarios from rural and urban Appalachian child welfare, mental health, developmental disabilities and other practical settings.
authors.forename: L R
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Helton
mesh_terms: D001061:Appalachian Region; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004641:Emigration and Immigration; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D012947:Social Work; D016746:Transcultural Nursing / Q000379:methods*