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Angelo Antonio Gambera1, Anna Rita Marucci, Marcello Pezzino
1DAI, Dott. Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Vittorio Emanuele, Ferrarotto, S. Bambino di Catania.
Professioni Infermieristiche
|March 3, 2009
Summary
Nurses require enhanced transcultural and intercultural knowledge to effectively manage diverse patient populations. Educational interventions are essential to bridge knowledge gaps in cultural competence for better patient care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Transcultural Healthcare
- Cultural Competence
Background:
- Nurses act as crucial intermediaries between patients and healthcare institutions.
- A multi-ethnic patient population presents challenges related to cultural conflicts.
- Effective management of cultural diversity is vital in nursing practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the transcultural and intercultural knowledge of nurses.
- To identify knowledge gaps in cultural competence among nursing staff.
- To inform the development of targeted educational interventions.
Main Methods:
- An anonymous questionnaire was administered to nurses.
- The study focused on nurses in the Gynaecological and Maternity Department of Vittorio Emanuele II Hospital, Catania.
- The hospital serves a high number of non-EEC citizens.
Main Results:
- The questionnaire revealed a need for improved knowledge in transcultural and intercultural nursing.
- Gaps were identified in nurses' understanding of anthropological and caring aspects related to diverse cultures.
- Educational intervention is indicated to enhance nurses' cultural competence.
Conclusions:
- Targeted education is necessary to improve nurses' knowledge of transcultural and intercultural nursing.
- Enhancing cultural competence among nurses is crucial for managing multi-ethnic patient populations.
- Addressing knowledge gaps will improve the quality of care for diverse clients.
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