Leininger identifies seven factors that encompass culture,
and these factors should be applied by the nurse when
providing care to people from other cultures. Technological
factors were a large part of Jacob’s care. The family permitted
technology because it was helping Jacob, but they
maintained their faith in “God’s will” regarding Jacob’s
outcome. The family also incorporated modern technology
into their lives to enable Jacob to be cared for at home.
Religious factors were a primary consideration, again relating
to their strong faith in God’s will. This also tied into the
social and kinship factors of the church and community,
which, in turn, relate to consideration of the family’s