Longitudinal Assessment of Cultural Competencies in Nursing Education: Insights From Students and Nurse Educators.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

This study aims to evaluate the cultural competencies of undergraduate nursing students and nurse educators and identify associated factors.

Design

Observational, descriptive, longitudinal study conducted in Malta.

Method

Online questionnaires, based on the Cultural Competence Assessment Scale measuring self-perceived competence and reflections on international experiences, were administered to students during each of the 3 years of an undergraduate nursing programme and once to nurse educators. Descriptive and inferential statistics were applied to examine cultural competence levels and their associations with demographic and experiential factors.

Results

A total of 43, 38 and 34 students participated across the three programme years, respectively, alongsi

SUBMITTER: Tartari E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12554084 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature