The reported experiences of internationally qualified nurses in aged care: A scoping review

Sheehy, L; Crawford, T; River, J

The reported experiences of internationally qualified nurses in aged care: A scoping review

Sheehy, L Crawford, T River, J

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Citation:: Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2023
Issue Date:: 2023-10-31

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dc.contributor.author	Sheehy, L
dc.contributor.author	Crawford, T
dc.contributor.author	River, J https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5270-4013
dc.date.accessioned	2023-11-07T00:28:49Z
dc.date.available	2023-10-15
dc.date.available	2023-11-07T00:28:49Z
dc.date.issued	2023-10-31
dc.identifier.citation	Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2023
dc.identifier.issn	0309-2402
dc.identifier.issn	1365-2648
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/173118
dc.description.abstract	AIM: To examine the experiences of internationally qualified nurses, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, transitioning to and working in the aged care sector of high-income countries. DESIGN: A scoping review. DATA SOURCES: CINAHL, MEDLINE and PSychINFO databases were searched to find eligible literature published from January 2010 onwards. REVIEW METHODS: This scoping review was based on the framework by Arksey and O'Malley and the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. The literature search was conducted by the first author, and all three authors reviewed the retrieved studies for eligibility and inclusion. RESULTS: Fourteen articles were eligible. Data was categorized into three broad themes: stress of migration and transition; miscommunication, racism and discrimination; and aged care specific challenges which included two sub-themes 'shock of aged care' and 'bottom care'. CONCLUSION: Internationally qualified nurses, particularly if they are culturally and linguistically diverse, face unique stresses and challenges in aged care and face barriers in the recognition of skills and qualifications. The under-utilization of skills is not only a loss in terms of patient care but is linked to fears of de-skilling, losing professional development and opportunities for career progression. IMPACT: Internationally qualified nurses are positioned as a solution to aged care shortages in high-income countries; however, there is a scarcity of research exploring their experiences. In the context of the global aged care staffing crisis, an understanding of the stresses and challenges faced by internationally qualified nurses will further strengthen efforts to recruit, support and retain skilled nurses in aged care.
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	Wiley
dc.relation.ispartof	Journal of Advanced Nursing
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1111/jan.15913
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject	1110 Nursing
dc.subject.classification	Nursing
dc.subject.classification	4204 Midwifery
dc.subject.classification	4205 Nursing
dc.title	The reported experiences of internationally qualified nurses in aged care: A scoping review
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.location.activity	England
utslib.for	1110 Nursing
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
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dc.date.updated	2023-11-07T00:28:48Z
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Abstract:

AIM: To examine the experiences of internationally qualified nurses, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, transitioning to and working in the aged care sector of high-income countries. DESIGN: A scoping review. DATA SOURCES: CINAHL, MEDLINE and PSychINFO databases were searched to find eligible literature published from January 2010 onwards. REVIEW METHODS: This scoping review was based on the framework by Arksey and O'Malley and the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. The literature search was conducted by the first author, and all three authors reviewed the retrieved studies for eligibility and inclusion. RESULTS: Fourteen articles were eligible. Data was categorized into three broad themes: stress of migration and transition; miscommunication, racism and discrimination; and aged care specific challenges which included two sub-themes 'shock of aged care' and 'bottom care'. CONCLUSION: Internationally qualified nurses, particularly if they are culturally and linguistically diverse, face unique stresses and challenges in aged care and face barriers in the recognition of skills and qualifications. The under-utilization of skills is not only a loss in terms of patient care but is linked to fears of de-skilling, losing professional development and opportunities for career progression. IMPACT: Internationally qualified nurses are positioned as a solution to aged care shortages in high-income countries; however, there is a scarcity of research exploring their experiences. In the context of the global aged care staffing crisis, an understanding of the stresses and challenges faced by internationally qualified nurses will further strengthen efforts to recruit, support and retain skilled nurses in aged care.

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