Culturally and Linguistically Competent Care of a Korean-American Child with Autism
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6192134 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jung Wan Won (Korea University), Marilyn Krajicek (University of Colorado Health Sciences Center), Marilyn J Krajicek (University of Colorado Health), Haeok Lee (0000-0002-4554-1498, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2004 |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 139-154 |
| Publication date | 2004-04-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Illness Crisis & Loss (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1054-1373 • E-ISSN: 1552-6968 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/1054137303256586 |
| OpenAlex | W1992407823 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 15 |
Issues and Purpose: Health care providers need to understand and respond effectively to the cultural and linguistic needs brought by patients to the health care encounter. However, there is almost no research on the needs of immigrant children, especially children with mental disabilities. This case study of an autistic Korean immigrant child and his family illustrates the need for cultural and linguistic competence in providing care. Conclusions: This Korean immigrant child did not receive culturally and linguistically competent care. His diagnosis was delayed and his engagement in ongoing treatment was problematic. Language problems and unfamiliarity with the health care system posed difficulties for the child's caregivers in accessing and participating in care and community resources. The parents experienced guilt, conflict, frustration, and isolation from viable support communities, even the Korean-American religious community. Practice implications: Health care professionals need to provide culturally and linguistically competent care to help to decrease the disparities in health status and health care access. Health care providers must assess their own cultural viewpoints and biases while learning about the issues and needs of children from different cultures
Cultural competence · Cultural diversity · Health care · Immigration · Language barrier · Limited English proficiency · Mental health · Pedagogy · Political science · Psychiatry · Sociology · Viewpoints · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research · Family and Disability Support Research · Language Development and Disorders · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology
| Citations per year | 0.13 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2010 - 2017 (8) |
| Highly cited | No |