ISBN:
0612628345
,
9780612628342
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (XVI, 146 S.)
,
graph. Darst., Kt.
Dissertation note:
Zugl.: Winnipeg, Univ. of Manitoba, Thesis (M. Sc.), 2001
Keywords:
Hochschulschrift
;
Kannada
;
Ojibwa
;
Hospitalismus
Abstract:
The objective of this study was to develop an in-dept understanding of the current urban hospitalization experience of Aboriginal patients on medical, surgical and rehabilitation wards in the Winnipeg Health Sciences Center. Semi-structured qualitative interviews were done, both in English and in Ojibway with patients who self-identified as Aboriginal. Important themes to emerge from the interviews were control, and endurance. Racism, separation from both family and community, and communication problems were frequent concerns. Many patients lacked knowledge about the Aboriginal Services Department, with few interpreter-caseworkers involved with patients. The thesis concludes that increasing Aboriginal representation in governance and employment, and increasing cultural awareness of non-Aboriginal staff within health institutions is required
Note:
Includes bibliographical references
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