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Value orientations of expatriate nurses in the developing countries

B Parfitt1

  • 1North East Wales Institute, PLAS COCH, Wrexham, Clywd.

International Journal of Nursing Studies
|June 1, 1994
PubMed
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Western nurses working abroad often believe they know what

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Cross-cultural healthcare
  • Global health

Background:

  • Expatriate nurses in developing nations face unique challenges.
  • Understanding cultural values is crucial for effective nursing practice.
  • Western nurses' value orientations may impact their work in diverse settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the value orientations of Western nurses.
  • To determine the extent to which these values influence nursing practice.
  • To explore the impact of cross-cultural adaptation on nurse effectiveness.

Main Methods:

  • A values clarification exercise was conducted.
  • Data were classified using Kluckhohn and Strodbeck's values orientation continuum.
  • Qualitative analysis of nurse experiences in developing countries.

Main Results:

  • Western nurses perceived themselves as knowledgeable about 'right' actions for others.
  • Nurses exhibited an activist approach, focusing on individual care and community planning.
  • Despite systemic powerlessness, nurses initiated change and adapted their values.

Conclusions:

  • Western nurses' value systems influence their practice in developing countries.
  • Adaptability and reconstruction of personal values are key to effective cross-cultural nursing.
  • Understanding and adapting to local values enhances expatriate nurse effectiveness.

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