TB and Cultural Competency: Notes from the field

TB and Cultural Competency: Notes from the field

Author: Global Tuberculosis Institute at Rutgers The State University of New Jersey
Publication Date: 2013
Country of Origin: United States
Format: Newsletter
Language: English

Abstract

This issue discusses a nurses’ relationship with a Vietnamese couple affected by TB. It highlights some challenges in communication, and how they were overcome. The issue also includes information on communication styles and use of open-ended questions.

Publisher:

Global Tuberculosis Institute at Rutgers The State University of New Jersey

Audience(s):

Health Professionals, Outreach Workers, Policy Makers

Topic:

Advocacy/Communications, Cultural Competence

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