Culturally Sensitive Care and the Purnell’s 12 Domains of Culture

Benchmark - Diversity in Health Care Essay - Rubric
Explanation of Culturally Sensitive Care and its Application Within Health Care (B)
22.5 points
Criteria Description
Explanation of Culturally Sensitive Care and its Application Within Health Care (C1.1)
5. Excellent
22.5 points
Explanation of culturally sensitive care is thorough and its application within health care is thoughtfully described. Realistic examples are provided.
4. Good
19.13 points
A competent explanation of culturally sensitive care is provided and its application within healthcare is clearly described. Relevant examples are provided.
3. Satisfactory
16.88 points
A basic explanation of culturally sensitive health care is provided and its application within healthcare is moderately addressed. Plausible examples are provided.
2. Less than Satisfactory
14.63 points
Explanation of culturally sensitive health care is lacking detail. Its application within health care is unclear. Examples are not presented.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Explanation of culturally sensitive health care and its application within health care is not given. Examples are not presented.
Theory and Framework Underlying Purnell's Model of Cultural Competence
30 points
Criteria Description
Knowledge of the Theory and Framework Underlying Purnell's Model of Cultural Competence and Its Relation to Transcultural Health Care
5. Excellent
30 points
Explanation uses details and support to clearly illustrate Purnell's theory and organizational framework. The purposes of the model are described. Discussion is insightful. Support and examples are provided that demonstrate the relevance of the model to transcultural health care.
4. Good
25.5 points
An explanation of Purnell's theory and organizational framework is provided. The general purposes of the model are described. Discussion demonstrates the model's relevance to transcultural health care.
3. Satisfactory
22.5 points
A general explanation of Purnell's theory and organizational framework is provided. The explanation does not include a clear description of the model's purposes. Discussion of how this model supports transcultural health care is presented, but lacks sufficient support or examples to fully demonstrate its relevance to transcultural health care.
2. Less than Satisfactory
19.5 points
Explanation of Purnell's theory and organizational framework is incomplete. Explanation does not accurately describe the theory or framework or its intended purpose, Some aspects of the theory or framework are incorrect. Discussion of how this model is relevant to transcultural health care is missing or incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Explanation of Purnell's theory and organizational framework is not presented. Relevance of Purnell's model to transcultural health care is not explored.
Understanding of Purnell's 12 Domains of Culture Among Different Cultures
30 points
Criteria Description
Understanding of Purnell's 12 Domains of Culture Among Different Cultures
5. Excellent
30 points
An in-depth description of Purnell's 12 domains of culture is presented. A detailed analysis of the domains and their application in the student's specific field of health care is clearly presented. Analysis contains specific examples of the model's application for diverse cultures. Application of the model is insightful and has true application potential.
4. Good
25.5 points
The main concepts regarding Purnell's 12 domains of culture are described. Analysis of the domains is presented, including a general overview addressing diversity. The analysis is relevant to the student's specific field of health care.
3. Satisfactory
22.5 points
Purnell's domains of culture are discussed, but with minor inaccuracies; all 12 domains are discussed. A general analysis of how the domains can be applied is presented. The analysis in not inclusive of the diversity in health care, or does not include realistic examples relevant to the student's specific field of health care.
2. Less than Satisfactory
19.5 points
Purnell's domains of culture are discussed, but with inaccuracies; only 11 domains are discussed. A very basic analysis of how these domains can be applied when working with different cultures in the student's specific field of health care is discussed. The analysis lacks support, or is not realistic for the student's specific field of health care.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Purnell's 12 domains of culture are not discussed; fewer than 10 domains are discussed. Analysis of domains when working with different cultures in the student's specific field of health care is not presented.
Application of Purnell's Model to Increase Cultural Competence as a Health Care Provider
37.5 points
Criteria Description
Application of Purnell's Model to Increase Cultural Competence as a Health Care Provider
5. Excellent
37.5 points
Application of Purnell's model is presented. Discussion provides a clear approach to cultivating cultural competence. The application of Purnell's model is inclusive for all cultures or variants of culture. The proposed application of this model clearly supports cultural competency.
4. Good
31.88 points
Application of Purnell's model is presented. Discussion provides a general approach to cultural competence and is inclusive of most cultures or variants of culture. The proposed application of this model supports a high degree of cultural competency.
3. Satisfactory
28.13 points
Application of Purnell's model is presented, but the strategy for how this will occur is unclear. Discussion provides a limited approach to cultural competence, or it is not inclusive for all cultures or variants of culture. Cultural competence is limited using this application.
2. Less than Satisfactory
24.38 points
Application of Purnell's model to improve the student's cultural competence as a health care provider model is not evident. The application does not demonstrate cultural competence. The rationale for how the model will improve the student's cultural competence as a health care provider lacks significant support.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Application of Purnell's model to improve the student's cultural competence as a health care provider is not present.
Thesis Development and Purpose
9 points
Criteria Description
Thesis Development and Purpose
5. Excellent
9 points
Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive; contained within the thesis is the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
4. Good
7.65 points
Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.
3. Satisfactory
6.75 points
Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose.
2. Less than Satisfactory
5.85 points
Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.
Paragraph Development and Transitions
9 points
Criteria Description
Paragraph Development and Transitions
5. Excellent
9 points
There is a sophisticated construction of paragraphs and transitions. Ideas progress and relate to each other. Paragraph and transition construction guide the reader. Paragraph structure is seamless.
4. Good
7.65 points
A logical progression of ideas between paragraphs is apparent. Paragraphs exhibit a unity, coherence, and cohesiveness. Topic sentences and concluding remarks are appropriate to purpose.
3. Satisfactory
6.75 points
Paragraphs are generally competent, but ideas may show some inconsistency in organization and/or in their relationships to each other.
2. Less than Satisfactory
5.85 points
Some paragraphs and transitions may lack logical progression of ideas, unity, coherence, and/or cohesiveness. Some degree of organization is evident.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Paragraphs and transitions consistently lack unity and coherence. No apparent connections between paragraphs are established. Transitions are inappropriate to purpose and scope. Organization is disjointed.
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
7.5 points
Criteria Description
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
5. Excellent
7.5 points
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
4. Good
6.38 points
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.
3. Satisfactory
5.63 points
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.
2. Less than Satisfactory
4.88 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) and/or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used.
Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
1.5 points
Criteria Description
Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
5. Excellent
1.5 points
All format elements are correct.
4. Good
1.28 points
Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.
3. Satisfactory
1.13 points
Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.
2. Less than Satisfactory
0.98 points
Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.
Research Citations
3 points
Criteria Description
Research Citations (in-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment)
5. Excellent
3 points
In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.
4. Good
2.55 points
Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct.
3. Satisfactory
2.25 points
Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present
2. Less than Satisfactory
1.95 points
Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
No reference page is included. No citations are used.