APPLICATION OF LEININGER’S CULTURE CARE THEORY IN FAMILY MEDICAL HISTORY

Avery Del Grosso*, Dr. Mejai Bola Avoseh, Dr. Carole South-Winter and Dr. Scott Breuninger

ABSTRACT

One of the very first interactions a patient has with medical staff is a one-on-one interview to ascertain family medical history. However, the practice of recording patient medical history has remained relatively unchanged for decades since the advent of modern medicine. This begs a question of if there is a way to improve the current status quo. Leininger’s Culture Care Theory and Sunrise Model implement both an innovative and patient-centered focus that acknowledges and incorporates patients’ cultural backgrounds into their healthcare plan. Combining Leininger’s Culture Care Theory with the current process of recording family medical history will modernize a somewhat antiquated aspect of modern healthcare, benefitting both patients and healthcare professionals alike.

Keywords: Leininger, Culture Care, Medical History, Globalization, Sunrise Model.