Cultural experiences of immigrant nurses at two hospitals in
Chile |
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| Authors: | Gabriel Rodríguez Luz Angélica-Mu?oz Luiza Akiko Komura Hoga |
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| Institution: | 1. PhD, Professor, Facultad de Enfermería, Universidad Andrés Bello, Santiago, Chile.;2. PhD, Full Professor, Facultad de Enfermería, Universidad Andrés Bello, Santiago, Chile.;3. PhD, Associate Professor, Escola de Enfermagem, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. |
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| Abstract: | 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. |
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| Keywords: | Nurses Emigration and Immigration Qualitative Research Anthropology Cultural Nursing Staff Hospital |
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