Cultural immersion through international experiences among Japanese nurses: Present status, future intentions, and perceived barriers

ConclusionJapanese nurses with foreign experience were considered valuable human resources for culturally appropriate care. Efforts should be made to integrate them into the Japanese healthcare setting. The present study revealed room for improvement in foreign language proficiency and cross‐cultural training with a focus on non‐English‐speaking and developing countries. A supportive workplace environment should be created that allows nurses to pursue the international experiences they desire.
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research