International consultation by United States nurses

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Global Health
• Cross-Cultural Studies

Background:

• International consultation is a growing area for U.S. nurses.
• Understanding the dynamics of nurse-led international consultation is crucial for effective global health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the characteristics and experiences of U.S. nurses involved in international consultation.
• To identify motivations, types of advice, and cultural adaptation strategies used in international nursing consultation.

Main Methods:

• An exploratory/descriptive study utilizing two data sets.
• Data collected via a 12-page questionnaire from 93 U.S. nurse consultants.
• Content analysis of 25 in-depth interviews with participating nurses.

Main Results:

• A demographic profile of U.S. nurse consultants was established.
• Key findings detail client information, types of advice provided, and consultant motivations.
• Strategies for adapting advice to ensure cultural relevance and contextual effectiveness were identified.

Conclusions:

• U.S. nurses are actively engaged in international consultation, offering valuable expertise.
• Cultural adaptation is a critical component for successful international nursing advice.
• Further research can build upon these findings to enhance global nursing collaboration.