Exploring the Meaning of Cultural Competence Among Undergraduate Nursing Students.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The cultural backgrounds of Australian populations are increasingly diverse due to trends in globalisation and migration. Specifically, within healthcare environments, the rapid growth of multicultural individuals necessitates a change in nursing practice. Healthcare professionals require culturally competent knowledge, skills, and attitudes to accommodate individualised healthcare needs of a diverse population. Therefore, preparing student nurses with an adequate level of cultural competence remains essential in nursing education.

Background

Previous studies indicated that the meaning of cultural competence is ambiguous. Additionally, there is a paucity of research examining the definitions of cultural competence among students with heterogeneous cultural backg

SUBMITTER: Huang WSS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12907568 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature