Cultural experiences of immigrant nurses at two hospitals in Chile

Authors

  • Gabriel Rodríguez Universidad Andrés Bello; Facultad de Enfermería
  • Luz Angélica-Muñoz Universidad Andrés Bello; Facultad de Enfermería
  • Luiza Akiko Komura Hoga Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/0104-1169.2980.2401

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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Published

2014-04-01

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 2 (2014)

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Original Articles

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How to Cite

Cultural experiences of immigrant nurses at two hospitals in Chile . (2014). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 22(2), 187-196. https://doi.org/10.1590/0104-1169.2980.2401