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Nurses work motivation caring for an immigrant population: A qualitative historical analysis
Tamar Yellon1, Shvarts Shifra2, Julie Benbenishty3
1Hadassah Hebrew University, Faculty of Medicine School of Nursing, Israel; Jerusalem Technology College, PO Box 12000, Ein Kerem, Jerusalem 91120, Israel.
Nurse Education in Practice
|February 16, 2023
Summary
Nurses are motivated by duty, mission, devotion, and bridging cultural gaps when caring for immigrants. Understanding these motivations is crucial for effective healthcare delivery to diverse populations.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Qualitative Research
- Sociology
Background:
- Nurses' motivation and job satisfaction impact care quality, performance, and resilience.
- Caring for refugees and immigrants presents unique challenges to maintaining professional motivation.
- Healthcare providers encounter multicultural populations in diverse settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore nurses' experiences working with immigrants.
- To analyze the dimensions of work motivation among nurses caring for immigrant populations.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative Phenomenological Methodology.
- In-depth semi-structured interviews.
- Archival research.
Main Results:
- Analysis of 93 nurses' experiences (1934-2014).
- Four primary motivation themes identified: duty, mission, devotion, and bridging cultural gaps.
- Themes highlight the complex factors influencing nurses' commitment to immigrant care.
Conclusions:
- Understanding nurses' motivations is essential for supporting healthcare professionals.
- Findings underscore the need for culturally sensitive support systems for nurses working with immigrants.
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