CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND TREATMENT OF THE HISPANIC POPULATION
Running head: CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND TREATMENT OF THE HISPANIC POPULATION
Cultural Competence and Treatment of the Hispanic Population
Monique D Brown Wellons
Walden University
Cultural Competence and Treatment of the Hispanic Population
In the peer review article “A clinical trial of peer-based culturally responsive person-centered care for psychosis for African Americans and Latinos” by Tondora, et al (2010), conducted a test study on African Americans and Latinos, that has been diagnosed with a psychotic disorder, showing that this ethnic group is far more underserved with access to person-centered services (Tondra, et al 2010). This study intervention was an 18 month study, where community interventions where involved connecting patients to community programs, and development of treatment plans, this study was conducted in both English and Spanish and delivered by peer service providers. When working with a diverse group, it is important to provide services that are peer centered to ensure that the patient needs are being met. According to Tondra, et al 2010, minorities are the most severe deprived population, when obtaining mental health services. This lack of treatment is partially due to (1) non-tailored psychiatric programs (2) client preferences and (3) cultural background. The conclusion of this research study has concluded that; mental health services geared towards minorities, should include culturally responsive services, and promote cultural responsiveness. Strict policies and procedures will have culturally competent programs set into place, so that it will ensure that client’s participation periods are longer, along with the decrease of tension amongst therapeutic professionals and clients.
Tondora, J., O'Connell, M., Miller, R., Dinzeo, T., Bellamy, C., Andres-Hyman, R., & Davidson, L. (2010). A clinical trial of peer-based culturally responsive person-centered care for psychosis for
Cultural Competence and Treatment of the Hispanic Population
Monique D Brown Wellons
Walden University
Cultural Competence and Treatment of the Hispanic Population
In the peer review article “A clinical trial of peer-based culturally responsive person-centered care for psychosis for African Americans and Latinos” by Tondora, et al (2010), conducted a test study on African Americans and Latinos, that has been diagnosed with a psychotic disorder, showing that this ethnic group is far more underserved with access to person-centered services (Tondra, et al 2010). This study intervention was an 18 month study, where community interventions where involved connecting patients to community programs, and development of treatment plans, this study was conducted in both English and Spanish and delivered by peer service providers. When working with a diverse group, it is important to provide services that are peer centered to ensure that the patient needs are being met. According to Tondra, et al 2010, minorities are the most severe deprived population, when obtaining mental health services. This lack of treatment is partially due to (1) non-tailored psychiatric programs (2) client preferences and (3) cultural background. The conclusion of this research study has concluded that; mental health services geared towards minorities, should include culturally responsive services, and promote cultural responsiveness. Strict policies and procedures will have culturally competent programs set into place, so that it will ensure that client’s participation periods are longer, along with the decrease of tension amongst therapeutic professionals and clients.
Tondora, J., O'Connell, M., Miller, R., Dinzeo, T., Bellamy, C., Andres-Hyman, R., & Davidson, L. (2010). A clinical trial of peer-based culturally responsive person-centered care for psychosis for