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A transcultural immersion experience: implications for nursing education
Lisa M Easterby1, Barbara Siebert, Cynthia J Woodfield
1Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing, Camden, NJ 08103, USA.
Summary
Transcultural nursing fieldwork in Italy explored cultural impacts on healthcare systems and nursing education. Recommendations focus on enhancing cultural competence in nursing curricula through diverse clinical experiences.
Area of Science:
- Transcultural Nursing
- Healthcare Systems Analysis
- Nursing Education
Background:
- Fieldwork conducted during a transcultural nursing immersion experience in Italy.
- Focused on understanding the interplay between cultural factors and healthcare systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To interpret cultural influences on health systems.
- To relate these influences to nursing education.
- To develop strategies for promoting cultural competence in nursing.
Main Methods:
- Synthesis and interpretation of field work data.
- Qualitative analysis of observations from an immersion experience.
Main Results:
- Identified significant cultural influences on healthcare delivery in Italy.
- Highlighted the need for integrating cultural competence into nursing curricula.
Conclusions:
- Nurse educators should incorporate strategies to foster cultural competence.
- Meaningful clinical experiences are crucial for developing culturally competent nurses.
- Addressing diverse healthcare needs globally and domestically is essential.
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