Culturally competent assessment and care of self-mutilation in urological nursing
Williams, K.A.; Hamilton, K.
Urologic Nursing 29(3): 191-194
2009
ISSN/ISBN: 1053-816X PMID: 19579414 Document Number: 633198
Use of self-mutilating behaviors as ineffective coping techniques is increasing, and it cuts across cultural and ethnic populations. With increasing immigration, the chance of facing both issues with a single patient is also increasing. Therefore, the need for assessment and care that is culturally sensitive is a necessity.