Heritage assessment | Nursing homework help

The learning activity and corresponding assignment in this topic   requires students to perform a heritage assessment with families   selected by students from their local communities.

Click on http://wps.prenhall.com/wps/media/objects/663/679611/box_6_1.pdf   in order to access the “Heritage Assessment Tool.”

Interview three families from different cultures. One family should   be from your own culture. Compare the differences in health traditions   between these cultures.

Assess the three families using the “Heritage Assessment   Tool.” In 1,000-1,500 words, discuss the usefulness of applying a   heritage assessment to evaluate the needs of families and develop   plans for health maintenance, health protection, and health   restoration. Include the following:

1. Perform a heritage assessment on three families. One of these     families should be from your own culture.
2. Complete the     “Heritage Assessment Tool” for each of the three families     interviewed and submit the three assessments to:     [email protected] You are not required to include the tool in     your LoudCloud submission.
3. Identify common health     traditions based on cultural heritage. Evaluate and discuss how the     families subscribe to these traditions and practices. Address health     maintenance, health protection, and health restoration as they     relate to your assessment.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA   Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to   beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for   successful completion.