Strategies for designing culturally relevant client education materials. Article

Murphy, JL, Giger, JN, Davidhizar, R. (1994). Strategies for designing culturally relevant client education materials. . Journal of Healthcare Education and Training the Journal of the American Society for Healthcare Education and Training American Hospital Association, 8(3), 8-12.

cited authors

  • Murphy, JL; Giger, JN; Davidhizar, R

abstract

  • This article addresses strategies for designing and implementing a culturally significant and appropriate client education tool for use with non-English-speaking clients or for any client in a culture different from the mainstream. These strategies include: (1) understanding the relationship between culture and behavior, (2) developing a strategic plan, (3) gathering demographic data about the setting, (4) evaluating the characteristics of the learner, and (5) developing culturally specific, unique education learning materials.

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publication date

  • January 1, 1994

published in

start page

  • 8

end page

  • 12

volume

  • 8

issue

  • 3