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The Development and Validation of an Intercultural Nursing Educator Profile Using the Delphi Method
Cinzia Gradellini1, Marilize Pretorius2,3, Sofie Vermeiren4
1SUPSI, University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (CH)/University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (IT).
This study defined and validated a profile for the Intercultural Nursing Educator (INE). The developed INE profile offers a framework for training programs to enhance intercultural competence in nursing education.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Intercultural Competence Studies
Background:
- Educators need specialized training to develop intercultural competence in nursing students.
- Existing training programs require a comprehensive profile for educators focused on intercultural learning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define and validate a profile for the Intercultural Nursing Educator (INE).
Main Methods:
- The Delphi method was employed, involving a multi-stage iterative process to reach expert consensus.
- A diverse group of 46 international experts in nursing and intercultural fields participated.
Main Results:
- A comprehensive profile for the Intercultural Nursing Educator (INE) was successfully developed.
- All 126 identified competencies within the INE profile were validated by the expert panel.
Conclusions:
- The validated INE profile is accessible online and serves as a foundation for developing nursing curricula.
- This profile can guide the creation of training programs and assessment tools for intercultural nursing education.
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