Abstract
Purpose: This study aimed to examine the differences in Korean nurses' cultural competence perceived by
nurses and foreign patients in a general hospital. Methods: The study participants were recruited from
outpatient clinics and wards in H General Hospital located in Busan. Cultural competence was measured by
the Cultural Competence Scale for Korean Nurses, consisting of 4 subscales: cultural perception, cultural
knowledge, cultural sensitivity, and cultural skills. Data were collected from March 31 to April 30, 2014 by
distributing and collecting a self-administrated questionnaire set. Data of the 90 foreign patients and 90 nurses
were analyzed using PASW statistics 18.0 for independent t-test and ANOVA. Results: The level of cultural
competence of Korean nurses perceived by foreign patients was significantly higher than that of nurses. On the
cultural awareness dimension, nurses rated themselves more highly than foreign patients did while ratings on
the dimensions of cultural knowledge and cultural skill were the opposite. Conclusion: This study indicates that
there was a statistically significant difference in the perception of nurses' cultural competence between nurses
and foreign patients. The findings can be used for developing education programs to enhance nurses' cultural
competence, integrating the perspectives of foreign patients.
nurses and foreign patients in a general hospital. Methods: The study participants were recruited from
outpatient clinics and wards in H General Hospital located in Busan. Cultural competence was measured by
the Cultural Competence Scale for Korean Nurses, consisting of 4 subscales: cultural perception, cultural
knowledge, cultural sensitivity, and cultural skills. Data were collected from March 31 to April 30, 2014 by
distributing and collecting a self-administrated questionnaire set. Data of the 90 foreign patients and 90 nurses
were analyzed using PASW statistics 18.0 for independent t-test and ANOVA. Results: The level of cultural
competence of Korean nurses perceived by foreign patients was significantly higher than that of nurses. On the
cultural awareness dimension, nurses rated themselves more highly than foreign patients did while ratings on
the dimensions of cultural knowledge and cultural skill were the opposite. Conclusion: This study indicates that
there was a statistically significant difference in the perception of nurses' cultural competence between nurses
and foreign patients. The findings can be used for developing education programs to enhance nurses' cultural
competence, integrating the perspectives of foreign patients.
| Translated title of the contribution | Comparison of Perceived Nurses' Cultural Competence of Nurses |
|---|---|
| Original language | Korean |
| Pages (from-to) | 267 |
| Number of pages | 278 |
| Journal | Journal of Korean Clinical Nursing Research |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 Dec |