Lived experience of Indonesian nurses in Japan: A phenomenological study

Efendi, Ferry; Chen, Ching Min; Nursalam, Nursalam; Indarwati, Retno; Ulfiana, Elida

doi:10.1111/jjns.12108

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“…Returnees’ positive influences from their work experience were also confirmed in a previous study by Efendi et al. (), which found that Indonesian migrant nurses in Japan adopted discipline as a work ethic and way of life.…”

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A deskilling and challenging journey: the lived experience of Indonesian nurse returnees

Kurniati

Chen

Efendi

et al. 2017

International Nursing Review

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A deskilling and challenging journey: the lived experience of Indonesian nurse returnees

Kurniati

Chen

Efendi

et al. 2017

International Nursing Review

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“…The underlying economic motives of participants migrating are based on the desire to earn a higher stipend and to increase their welfare, while the main factors encouraging nurses to work abroad are the family's economic condition and the low salary earned in the country of origin. This was in accordance with studies which mentioned economic considerations as the main driver in nurse migration (Dywili et al, 2013;Efendi et al, 2016;Nursalam et al, 2020). Social motives involved the privileged status -as Indonesian nurses were recruited and hired at facilities owned by the Government of Kuwait.…”

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The lived experience of Indonesian nurses in Kuwait: A phenomenological study

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Wahyuni²,

Indarwati³

et al. 2020

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Introduction: Indonesia is recognized as an active player in the sending of health professionals, including nurses, abroad. Indonesian nurses are also placed in Middle Eastern countries, such as Kuwait. Nevertheless, there is little research exploring the life experience of Indonesian nurses living and working in Kuwait. Methods: The design of this study was qualitative with a phenomenological approach. Participants in this study were 21 Indonesian nurses who have lived and worked in Kuwait for a minimum of one year. The participants were recruited from hospitals in Kuwait. This study used a semi-structured interview which was conducted in appointed places. Data were then transcribed verbatim and thematically analyzed. Results: Five themes were identified, namely: Escalating career prospects; Immersing in the local culture; Added value for Muslims; Language barriers; and Dealing with homesickness. Discussion: Participants' economic and social motives reflected different migration goals. Meanwhile, living in a Muslim country lessens the stress and may serve as a benefit during migration. Conclusions: Indonesian nurses who work in Kuwait tend to enjoy a good experience and decent salary. However, they may need upskilling in terms of the acquisition of the language needed in the receiving country. In addition, cultural adaptation and making adjustments to manage homesickness were among the strategies for surviving in the workplace whilst working in Kuwait.

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“…This system may disappoint EPA nurses. In fact, obtaining a high level of proficiency in the Japanese language is one of the biggest challenges for EPA nurses [ 15 , 16 , 18 ]. Differences in language, aside from differences in culture-based lifestyle, are considered barriers to the adjustment of Filipino [ 19 ], Chinese [ 20 ], Jordanian [ 21 ], and nurses of different nationalities who migrate to other countries [ 22 , 23 ].…”

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Factors associated with the recruitment of foreign nurses in Japan: a nationwide study of hospitals

Hirano

Tsubota²,

Ohno

2020

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Background Nurse migration under bilateral agreements is a recent global trend, although lack of consultation with the health industries has led to challenges in the recruitment of foreign nurses by hospitals. To analyze the prevailing perception of hospitals on the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), under which Japan opened the doors to foreign nurses, we surveyed hospitals that are yet to employ foreign nurses. Methods An anonymous questionnaire was developed and distributed to eligible hospitals; it assessed managers’ perception of Japan’s policy on the recruitment of foreign nurses and their intentions to hire foreign nurses under the EPA (hereafter called EPA nurses). We randomly selected 1879 hospitals, or 22% of the hospitals in Japan (n = 8540), with more than 20 beds. We used descriptive statistics, a Chi-square test, and logistic regression analysis to identify the predictors and developed a model to predict the likelihood of their intention to recruit EPA nurses in the future. Results In total, 432 hospitals were eligible for further analysis (response rate: 22.9%). Half (50%) of the hospital managers were considerably interested in Japan’s policy on recruiting EPA nurses, although only 20% intended to recruit EPA nurses in the future. Willingness to recruit EPA nurses was associated with the degree of interest in the policy (OR 9.38; 95% CI 4.42–19.90) and managers’ perception of EPA nurses (OR 5.32, 95% CI 2.38–11.89). Conclusions To attract more hospitals to recruit foreign nurses, it is essential for the Japanese government and the sending countries to review their EPA systems. Utilizing returning nurses to assist language acquisition by the forthcoming EPA nurses could be a provisional solution. For a more fundamental solution, long-term provision, from prior to their migration until their return migration, is needed to encourage brain circulation, as opposed to brain drain, between sending and receiving countries.

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Lived experience of Indonesian nurses in Japan: A phenomenological study

Cited by 29 publications

References 23 publications

A deskilling and challenging journey: the lived experience of Indonesian nurse returnees

A deskilling and challenging journey: the lived experience of Indonesian nurse returnees

The lived experience of Indonesian nurses in Kuwait: A phenomenological study

Factors associated with the recruitment of foreign nurses in Japan: a nationwide study of hospitals

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