Culture is treatment: considering pedagogy in the care of Aboriginal people.
This article presents an overview of culture as treatment, by recognizing the impact that culture has on treatment along with the specific rituals, customs, and meanings related to healing. Attention must be given to the Aboriginal heritage, including various concepts of metaphysics, spirituality, medicines, government, oral history, and language. A pedagogical underpinning of illness and healing is better cared for through cultural messaging and learning that is related to the complex historical legacy of Aboriginal societies, and therefore, culture provides important diverse contributions to current treatment and wellness programs.
Green
Brenda L
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Nursing Education Program of Saskatchewan, First Nations University of Canada, Community Development and Health Sciences, 1301 Central Avenue, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan S6V4W1, Canada. bgreen@firstnationsuniversity.ca
D002170:Canada; D002562:Ceremonial Behavior; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D003469:Culture; D006801:Humans; D007198:Indians, North American / Q000523:psychology*; D004930:Inuit / Q000523:psychology*; D008519:Medicine, Traditional; D008602:Mental Healing; D008678:Metaphysics; D012803:Sick Role; D012944:Social Support; D029181:Spirituality; D016746:Transcultural Nursing / Q000193:education*