Enhancing the Cultural Competence of Baccalaureate Nursing Students Through Short-term Study Abroad Programs

Nourse, Somer Rae

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“…In other studies, students described developing cultural sensitivity, cultural knowledge, and cultural skills (Meaux et al, 2021). The range of benefits for students varied in Nourse’s (2022) study and included cultural awareness, as well as changed perspectives. Students challenged their beliefs about culture and through authentic experiences, reported outcomes were increased awareness of community needs, decreased stereotyping, and increased confidence in working with culturally diverse populations (Booth & Graves, 2018).…”

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Recognizing and Adapting to Cultural Differences: Influence of International Educational Programs on Future Nursing and Midwifery Practice

Johnston,

McKenna,

Malik

et al. 2023

J Transcult Nurs

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Introduction: International educational programs build cultural humility and safety skills in nursing and midwifery students; however, long-term outcomes of these programs are unclear. The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of international educational programs on nurses’ and midwives’ future professional practice. Method: Using grounded theory informed by Charmaz, 13 general nurses, two mental health nurses, three midwives, and four dual-qualified nurse/midwives across eight different countries were interviewed. Three categories evolved from the analysis. This article reports on the category Recognizing and adapting to cultural differences. Findings: Participants developed cultural safety and awareness from participation in programs extending into future practice. Experiencing and adapting to cultural similarities and differences, they developed culturally congruent practices many years after program completion. Discussion: International programs contributed to participants’ professional practice. Positive and ongoing influences are important for employers to promote patient safety and culturally congruent quality care. Findings are also relevant for education providers to inform quality cultural learning.

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Recognizing and Adapting to Cultural Differences: Influence of International Educational Programs on Future Nursing and Midwifery Practice

Johnston,

McKenna,

Malik

et al. 2023

J Transcult Nurs

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“…In nursing, interpretivist research shows how students move through different stages in their development towards cultural competence. 65,[89][90][91][92][93][94][95][96][97][98][99][100][101][102] In the initial stages, negative preconceptions of the host culture predominate, with students moving further in this process by examining critically their assumptions and appreciating the validity of other perspectives, which may result in transformation of their own perspectives. However, this process may not always proceed to the desired level, as shown by some Scandinavian studies.…”

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International short‐term placements in health professions education—A meta‐narrative review

Fruhstorfer,

Jenkins,

Davies

et al. 2023

Medical Education

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IntroductionIn order to be prepared for professional practice in a globalised world, health professions students need to be equipped with a new set of knowledge, skills and attitudes. Experiential learning gained during an international placement has been considered as a powerful strategy for facilitating the acquisition of global health competencies.The aim of this review was to synthesise the diverse body of empirical research examining the process and outcomes of international short‐term placements in health professions education.MethodsA systematic review was conducted using a meta‐narrative methodology. Six electronic databases were searched between September 2016 and June 2022: Medline, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Education Research Complete and Web of Knowledge. Studies were included if they reported on international placements undertaken by undergraduate health professions students in socio‐economically contrasting settings. Included studies were first considered within their research tradition before comparing and contrasting findings between different research traditions.ResultsThis review included 243 papers from 12 research traditions, which were distinguished by health profession and paradigmatic approach. Empirical findings were considered in four broad themes: learner, educational intervention, institutional context and wider context. Most studies provided evidence on the learner, with findings indicating a positive impact of international placements on personal and professional development. The development of cultural competency has been more focus in research in nursing and allied health than in medicine. Whereas earlier research has focussed on the experience and outcomes for the learner, more recent studies have become more concerned with relationships between various stakeholder groups. Only few studies have looked at strategies to enhance the educational process.ConclusionThe consideration of empirical work from different perspectives provides novel understandings of what research has achieved and what needs further investigation. Future studies should pay more attention to the complex nature of the educational process in international placements.

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Informing and developing professional practice: How international educational programs influence nurse and midwife professional practice

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Enhancing the Cultural Competence of Baccalaureate Nursing Students Through Short-term Study Abroad Programs

Cited by 3 publications

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Recognizing and Adapting to Cultural Differences: Influence of International Educational Programs on Future Nursing and Midwifery Practice

Recognizing and Adapting to Cultural Differences: Influence of International Educational Programs on Future Nursing and Midwifery Practice

International short‐term placements in health professions education—A meta‐narrative review

Informing and developing professional practice: How international educational programs influence nurse and midwife professional practice

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