Factors Influencing Transcultural Self-Efficacy Among Nurses With Foreign Patient Care Experience

Introduction As the cultural diversity among patients increases, it becomes important for nurses to be prepared and efficient in providing culturally congruent care. The purpose of this study is to examine the factors influencing transcultural self-efficacy (TSE) among Korean nurses. Methodology A descriptive cross-sectional survey was used, and 131 nurses with foreign patient–care experience were recruited from a university tertiary hospital Results The mean TSE score of participants was 5.27 out of 10 ( SD = 1.50). The practical subscale of TSE was the lowest, while the affective subscale was the highest. A regression analysis revealed that education level, cultural competence, and intergroup anxiety are predictors explaining 58.8% of its variance ( F = 27.5, p < .001). Discussion A low level of TSE causes avoidant behavior and ineffective communication in foreign patient care, resulting in unsatisfactory clinical performance. Effective education programs and administration guidelines may be critical for nurses to improve their TSE.

NEED ANALYSIS FOR DESIGNING ESP COURSE FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS

English impacts many sectors of life, including job of people. The massive spread of English has brought a high demand on teaching English for many specific jobs. However, the teaching of English did not fulfill the significant needs of those workers, because the English that has been taught was general English. One types of the job that needs to learn ESP is the medical workers or in this study, a Doctor. Many barriers can impede communication between a doctor and a patient. Therefore, this study was conducted to find the need analysis by gathering data from 40 medical students, a doctor, an ME teacher, and a foreign patient using questionnaire and interview. The result showed how importance to conduct a need analysis to design an ME course.

Medical tourism in Poland: the perspective and experience of the physicians

Introduction: Medical tourism is gaining popularity all over the world. This term in this paper refers to patients of Polish nationality living abroad but using health services in Poland as well as foreign patients who use health services in Poland. Objective of the paper: The objective of this study was to investigate the magnitude and characteristics of medical tourism in Poland from the perspective of the physicians. Material and methods: a questionnaire-based survey was conducted among 700 physicians in Poland. The questionnaire included 29 questions regarding healthcare services in Poland. Results: Completed questionnaires were obtained from 498 physicians (67.9% females; average age 41.8±10.5 years), with a response rate of 71.1%. Clinical encounter with a Polish patient who resides on permanent basis outside the country was declared by 67.5% of respondents. There were significant differences (p<0.05) in the frequency of domestic medical tourism depending on the medical education level as well as practice type. Most of the participants (72.3%) declared an encounter with a foreign patient who has used health services in Poland. Except the urgent health need, as factors determining domestic or international medical tourism, the doctors mentioned: quality of healthcare services, price competitiveness as well as the possibility of combining treatment with a visit to the family. Conclusions: Most physicians in Poland have had the opportunity to consult a patient who has used health services as part of national or international medical tourism.

Practical Aspects of Medical Institution Reorganization and Implementation of the Process of Handling a Foreign Patient on the Basis of Own Experience at Medical Travel Partner

Medical tourism is becoming a new trend in the Polish health care system. The dynamic changes in the market for this type of tourism services are compounded by a variety of economic factors as well as social or cultural transformations and the advancement of medicine and the possibilities of treating various medical conditions offered in foreign institutions. A clinic seeking success in the medical tourism market should define and implement care standards appropriate for patients from abroad and constantly improve their quality. The paper presents practical recommendations on how to reorganize a medical facility that wants to grow in the medical tourism market and effectively attract a foreign patient. This paper present particular stages of the patients flow in a medical center.