In recent years, limited studies have evaluated the development of cultural awareness, sensitivity, skills, communication, and competence among nursing students using different models and curricula. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a new internationally developed curriculum for transcultural nursing education. This mixed methods study was conducted on nursing students (n=83) who attended a transcultural nursing course from 2021-2022 during the fall semester.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
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NA
Purpose
OTHER
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NONE
Enrollment
83
Multinational Collaboration: Developed with input from institutions across five countries, ensuring a broad, international perspective on transcultural nursing. Comprehensive Theoretical Framework: Integrates multiple cultural competence models (Purnell, Campinha-Bacote, Papadopoulos) with Leininger's Culture Care Theory, offering a thorough approach. Extensive Practical Training: Includes 17 hours of hands-on experience, featuring hospital visits and interactions with healthcare professionals. Interactive Learning Methods: Combines role-playing, reflective essays, and cultural activities (e.g., traditional clothing, dances) for dynamic, multimodal education. Peer Education: Incorporates peer education and evaluation, enhancing collaborative learning and critical thinking. Standardized Materials: Educational materials and teaching methods are standardized across institutions to ensure consistency and quality in instruction.
Giresun Üniversity
Giresun, Merkez, Turkey (Türkiye)
Hasan Kalyoncu University
Gaziantep, şehitkamil, Turkey (Türkiye)
Better and Effective Nursing Education for Improving Transcultural Nursing Skills Cultural Competence and Cultural Sensitivity (BENEFITS-CCCS) Scale
This scale was developed by researchers from Belgium, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovenia, Spain, and Türkiye in the project Better and Effective Nursing Education for Improving Transcultural Nursing Skills (BENEFITS) to evaluate the effectiveness of cultural competence training in nursing students. The scale has 26 items across five subdimensions: Respect for Cultural Diversity (6 items), Culturally Sensitive Communication (4 items), Achieving Cultural Competence (3 items), Challenges and Barriers in Providing Culturally Competent Care (5 items), and Perceived Meaning of Cultural Care (8 items). Items are scored on a 7-point Likert scale (1 for Definitely Disagree to 7 for Definitely Agree). The possible total score ranges from 26 to 182. The scale Cronbachs alpha is 0.82.
Time frame: At baseline, 15 minutes before the first class, students were informed about the BENEFITS-CCC Scale, and the survey was administered. The scale was re-applied 15 minutes before the final class ended, following the completion of the 14-week curriculum
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