APA 6th edition please read the marking criteria carefully At least 10 references. Rationale: A literature review is an analysis of research and other academic literature that identifies the ‘what’, ‘who’ ‘where’ and ‘why’ of a chosen topic.(see link) http://www.literaturereviewof.com/types-of-literature-review A literature review is usually associated with thesis writing. Literature reviews are also part of project and programme development. A review provides us with what is current in the field and gaps that need to be addressed. This assignment will give you an opportunity to further develop your literature review writing skills. It is a stand-alone assignment, that is, it is not part of wider research agenda or programme. The review provides an opportunity to explore culture in the context of your current or past practice and introduces you to literature that may assist you in a better understanding of personal and professional cultures. TOPICS Choose one (1) of the following topics: Identify and discuss literature related to theories and ideas about culture in relation to mental health nursing in australia. How do these theories influence and shape personal, professional, organisational structures and how might they enable or constrain protection of cultural identity and promotion of the well-being of people using health services? You will need to explore concepts of culture, in the required text and use appropriate search engines - to explore literature on culture, power, values, attitudes, health beliefs, power in health settings and professional codes of conduct. OR Explore specific concepts or ideas that have relevance to mental health nursing in australia. This may include, but is not limited to, power, values, attitude, ideology, neoliberalism, colonisation, indigeneity, racism, monoculturalism, multiculturalism, self-determination, trust, relationship, hegemony, partnership, cultural safety, cultural respect, cultural security, communication, power. You may link two or three concepts. Vi

Introduction

Australia feeds off its cultural diversity, as the vibrancy of ethnic and racial diversity continues to suffuse all aspects of contemporary life. However, there has been reports of striking deficiencies in the provision of quality care for the mentally ill, which are attributable to lack of cultural competency. According to Alert (2008), mentally ill patients suffer the brunt of cultural incompetence, which translates into diminishing health seeking behavior or the premature termination of treatment. Notably, the practice of mental health nursing is largely dependent on the interplay between a myriad of factors such as availability, accessibility and affordability of health care.