CULTURAL DIVERSITY ASSIGNMENT

Cultural Diversity Paper Student's Name Institutional Affiliation Course Code & Title Professor's Name Submission Date Abstract This paper focuses on the complex family roles in Spanish culture and how they influence nursing care in the United States (US). It focuses mainly on elders and gender dynamics in healthcare decision-making. For nurses to give better culturally sensitive care to Spanish clients and enhance health outcomes and patient satisfaction, they must be familiar with these cultural differences. Spanish culture and family dynamics literature is reviewed to obtain relevant information. The literature review was the primary methodological approach that provided insights into nursing practice. The analysis found that family roles are essential to Spanish healthcare decision-making. Elders are central figures honored for their wisdom and healthcare advice. Furthermore, gender dynamics shaped caregiving and decision-making authority in Spanish households. The findings showed how vital cultural knowledge is in nursing because, many times, its absence results in misunderstandings when attending to patients from Spain. Nurses should involve families while working closely with them during patient treatment to improve health outcomes. Keywords: Spanish culture, family roles, gender dynamics, nursing care, patient satisfaction. The family, the basic unit of all complex human relations, is the mainstay of human society. Spanish family roles offer valuable insights into understanding healthcare, values, and traditions in the context of cultural diversity. Social cohesion and identity are dependent on families in Spain's culture. The complex Spanish culture fosters family values, unity, and bonding. Cultural heritage among generations is passed through the same values and experiences under one roof. The elderly are integral to this familial ecology because they offer wisdom and counsel. Gender also affects family dynamics, even if it does so with changing societies. This paper examines the impact of Spanish family roles on decision-making in the context of healthcare. It evaluates family dynamics in the Spanish culture, demonstrating their implications for US nursing practice. Comprehending these cultural diversities can help US healthcare nurses enhance patient satisfaction and health outcomes. Spanish Family Roles Family and kinship are central to Spanish society. Spanish families are vast and include personal relatives, close friends, and neighbors. Family includes people with deep emotional links and mutual support, not only blood relatives. Based on age, gender, and familial order, Spanish family members have ...