A Reflection on the Policy of Transcultural Long-Term Care for the Indigenous Peoples in Taiwan

• Published in: Hu li za zhi Vol. 63; no. 3; pp. 5 - 11
• Main Authors: Subeq, Yi-Maun, Hsu, Mutsu
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Chinese
• Published: China (Republic : 1949- ) Taiwan Nurses Association 01.06.2016
• Subjects: Health care policy; Health Policy; Health Services Needs and Demand; Health Services, Indigenous - legislation & jurisprudence; Humans; Long term health care; Long-Term Care - legislation & jurisprudence; Native peoples; Nursing; Taiwan; Transcultural Nursing - legislation & jurisprudence; Taiwan; indigenous groups; long-term care policy; transcultural care; cultural congruency
• ISSN: 0047-262X
• DOI: 10.6224/JN.63.3.5

Giving high-profile attention to socio-cultural and traditional beliefs in the promotion of long-term care policies enjoys strong, consensus support in the field of transcultural nursing. To protect the rights of indigenous people in Taiwan, the Ministry of Health and Welfare incorporated the concept of cultural care into the Long-term Care Services Act, which was approved by the Legislature in May 2014. However, the policies, resource strategies, manpower allocations, and staff educations and trainings related to this act are still await implementation in indigenous areas. Beyond the concept of professional healthcare, which considers cultural sensitivity, suitability, and ability, cultural care gives greater priority to crossing cultural barriers, integrating with the lifestyle of clients, and addressing their concerns in order to improve the well-being of target populations. The present article reviews current long-term care policy to highlight the importance of considering the cultural needs of the indige