Effect of Cultural Competence Training on Nurses' Cultural Competence Levels and Patients' Perceptions of Culturally Competent Care

Effect of Cultural Competence Training on Nurses' Cultural Competence Levels and Patients' Perceptions of Culturally Competent Care

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a cultural competence training program based on Gülbu Tanrıverdi's Environment-Oriented Cultural Competence Model in improving nurses' cultural competence levels and in enhancing patients' perceptions of culturally competent care. The study adopts a mixed-method design including a randomized controlled pre-test/post-test intervention for nurses and semi-structured interviews with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Have not previously received any training on transcultural nursing or cultural competence

Currently working in units that provide care to international adult patients

Not holding a managerial or administrative position

Voluntarily agree to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Have lived or stayed abroad for more than six months