title: "A home care provider's challenge--caring for the hispanic client in the home".
abstract: It is important for home health care providers to keep in mind that clients from different cultures should be assessed and may vary according to 1) communication, 2) space, 3) time, 4) social organization, 5) environmental control, and 6) biological variations. Some variations, which have been evident by some Hispanic Americans have been discussed in this article. Careful assessment of the client and being aware of issues that differ between and within persons of a cultural group can enable the provider to provide culturally appropriate care. This will increase the likelihood of successful outcomes to health care interventions and optimal health for the client.
authors.affiliation: Home Health of Ancilla Health Care, Mishawaka, Indiana, USA.
authors.forename: M B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Beutter
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Davidhizar
mesh_terms: D001293:Attitude to Death; D003142:Communication; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D004777:Environment; D006630:Hispanic or Latino; D006699:Home Care Services; D017051:Hospice Care; D006801:Humans; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000592:standards; D020377:Self Efficacy; D012919:Social Behavior; D012944:Social Support; D013997:Time Factors