Experiences lived by international nurses concerning professional integration and interpersonal relationships in the workplace: qualitative research
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Tarih
2023
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Emerald Publishing
Erişim Hakkı
info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
Özet
Purpose – The recruitment of international nurses has been used for a long time to address the global nurse shortage. In 2012, the employment of international nurses was released in Turkey. Cultural differences can hinder interpersonal relationships, and fostering strong interpersonal relationships among nurses in the workplace is known to have a positive impact on productivity, job satisfaction and the quality of care provided. This study aims to explore the lived experiences and perceptions of international nurses working in Turkey regarding their professional integration and interpersonal relationships in the workplace. Design/methodology/approach – It is a qualitative descriptive study. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with 19 international nurses using a semi-structured form. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Findings – Data were presented into two themes: (1) Interpersonal relationships in the workplace and (2) Professional integration. Participants reported positive and negative experiences regarding interpersonal relationships in the work environment, such as warm and supportive approaches, or exclusionary and discriminatory behaviors. The existence of different nursing practices, positive and negative factors concerning orientation programs and the gain of experience and professional satisfaction were mentioned by the participants. Originality/value – This is the first study to explore the lived experiences and perceptions of international nurses working in Turkey. The study highlights the unique needs and challenges faced by international nurses during workplace adaptation and provides practical recommendations to facilitate interpersonal relationships in the workplace and other aspects related to professional integration from hiring to the end of the adaptation period.
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Anahtar Kelimeler
International Nurses, Interpersonal Relations, Nurse Migration, Professional İntegration, Qualitative Research, Turkey
Kaynak
Employee Relations
WoS Q Değeri
Q2
Scopus Q Değeri
Q1
Cilt
45
Sayı
6
Künye
Aydoğdu, A. L. F., & Baykal, Ü. (2023). Experiences lived by international nurses concerning professional integration and interpersonal relationships in the workplace: qualitative research. Employee Relations, 45(6), pp. 1371-1391. https://doi.org/10.1108/ER-12-2022-0536
