Exploring the impact of professional role identity and correlated factors on cultural competence among nurse practitioners.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nurse practitioners (NPs) are internationally acknowledged for their advanced clinical skills and ability to provide cost-effective, high-quality care. Cultural competence, a vital aspect of NP practice, facilitates effective engagement with diverse patient populations. Professional role identity, characterized by the recognition and internalization of the NP role, has been linked to improved clinical competence. However, the interplay between cultural competence and professional role identity in NPs has received limited attention.

Methods

This cross-sectional study included 225 NPs and NP candidates from hospitals of different levels in Taiwan. Participants completed self-administered questionnaires measuring cultural competence, professional role identity, demog

SUBMITTER: Chou WY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12400684 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature