There is a global shortage of nurses, leading many countries to recruit internationally qualified nurses (IQNs) to fill the gap. However, IQNs encounter challenges in integrating into their new professional environment, particularly in their interactions with locally qualified nurses (LQNs). Intraprofessional cultural competence (IPCC), defined as 'a set of congruent behaviours and attitudes that enable professionals to work respectfully and effectively in cross-cultural situations', may be a strategy to address these challenges.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The immigrant population in Chile is growing significantly, challenging the health care system's capacity to provide sensitive and effective care.
Aim: To assess the cultural competence of Chilean primary health workers.
Material And Methods: This mixed-methods study used a quantitative scale and semi-structured interviews to examine the cultural competence of a Chilean primary health care team in their care for the international migrant population.
Background: International migration is increasing steadily worldwide. In Chile 4.4% of its population are migrants.
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