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To be an immigrant and a patient in Sweden: A study with an individualised perspective.
- Source :
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International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being . Sep2010, Vol. 5 Issue 3, p1-N.PAG. 9p. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- The aim is to describe how experiences of being an immigrant can influence the situation when becoming a patient in Swedish health care. A hermeneutic approach was used. Sixteen persons born in non-Nordic countries were interviewed. The data was analysed with an empirical hermeneutical method. The findings indicate that positive experiences (i.e., establishing oneself in a new home country) enhance the possibilities of taking part in caring situations and vice versa. Hence, there is a need for individually adapted care that takes one's whole life situation into consideration. Consequently, it is suggested that the concept, "cultural competence" merely serves the purpose of illuminating caregivers' need for categorisation. It does not illuminate individual needs in a caring situation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *IMMIGRANTS
*HERMENEUTICS
*MEDICAL care
*CULTURAL competence
*CAREGIVERS
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17482623
- Volume :
- 5
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 85740392
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3402/qhw.v5i3.5106