NCT06615180

Evaluating the Effectiveness of a New Curriculum for Transcultural Nursing Education

Evaluating the Effectiveness of a New Curriculum for Transcultural Nursing Education: a Mixed-method Study

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 83 (actual)
• Sponsor: Hacettepe University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

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.

Conditions

• Nursing Education
• Cultural Competence
• Cultural Sensitivity

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Transcultural Nursing Course (new curriculum)	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.

Timeline

• Start date: 2021-11-25
• Primary completion: 2022-02-01
• Completion: 2022-02-01
• First posted: 2024-09-26
• Last updated: 2024-09-26

Locations

2 sites across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)