This project is implementing a Transcultural Case Management (TCM) model that will increase access, utilization of services, and better the quality of care for HIV/AIDS clients of Hispanic descent who live in the U.S.-Mexico border region. The TCM will create a network of services and referral relationships among private and public agencies collaborating on the project. The ultimate aim is to decrease the costs of these patients by decreasing hospital days and improve satisfaction with care using promotores (community health workers).
The transcultural approach to health care proposes to deliver holistic care within a framework of attention and respect to differences and similarities in cultural values, beliefs, and lifestyles among different border populations. Its goal is to contribute to a patient's health and well being by providing culturally congruent, competent, and compassionate care. Furthermore to be considered transcultural, the care that is provided must be based on the meaning, values, and practices within a specific cultural context.
The underlying assumption of this project is that the treatment of Hispanic clients will be improved if their cultural norms and beliefs are taken into account, and utilized as part of their treatment plan.
Learning Objectives: 1. Evaluate the Transcultural Case Management demonstration model in comparison with non-enhanced services. 2. Discuss the utilization of pilot project data to develop specifications for the use of promotores (community health workers) into the HIV/AIDS TCM model. 3. Disseminate the findings of the evaluation of the TCM demonstration model to treatment program managers, reseachers, and other practitioners
Keywords: Hispanic, HIV Interventions
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: Hispanic Serving Institutions
Community Health organizations
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.