Cultural experiences of immigrant nurses at two hospitals in Chile
OBJECTIVE: to explore the cultural experiences of nurses who immigrated to Chile. The study´s theoretical framework was the Purnell Model for Cultural Competence.METHOD: Leininger's Observation-Participation-Reflection method was developed at two hospitals in the city of Santiago, and ethnographic interviews were held with 15 immigrant nurses.RESULTS: among Purnell's 12 domains, the following were identified: Overview/heritage, Communication, Workforce issues, Family roles and organization, Biocultural ecology and Health-care practices. The difficulties were related to the language and its semantic meaning, the new responsibilities and the difficult relationship with colleagues. "In search of better horizons - the decision to immigrate", "Gaining confidence and establishing a support network - employability and professional performance" and "Seeking for people´s acceptance - professional adaptation in a new cultural scenario" are cultural themes that represent their experiences.CONCLUSIONS: the competence to offer cultural care demands the development of public policies and continuing education programs at health institutions, specifically focused on immigrant nurses.
Main Authors: | Rodríguez,Gabriel, Angélica-Muñoz,Luz, Hoga,Luiza Akiko Komura |
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Format: | Digital revista |
Language: | English |
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Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto / Universidade de São Paulo
2014
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Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0104-11692014000200187 |
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