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ArticleInternational nursing review2025

Factors Influencing Cultural Intelligence Among Nurses in Western Pacific Countries: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Jia Lee, Louise Chan, Mei-Feng Lin, Kyoko Koto-Shimada, Chuan Hsiu Tsai, Jianghong Tan, Catherine Schofield

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Jia LeeCollege of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1483-0633
Louise ChanMental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS), Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley, Aotearoa, New Zealand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-9494-6785
Mei-Feng LinDepartment of Nursing, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan City, Taiwan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4207-529X
Kyoko Koto-ShimadaSustainable Development and Quality Assurance of Healthcare Professionals Project, Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1738-5595
Chuan Hsiu TsaiDepartment of Nursing, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7836-2472
Jianghong TanZhuzhou Central Hospital, Zhuzhou, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4970-4733
Catherine SchofieldServices for Statewide Mental Health Services, Tasmania, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7941-2395

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International Council of Nurses GNLI2022WPROMinistry of Trade, Industry and Energy 20012462National Research Foundation of Korea 2023R1A2C2007393
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aimTo identify factors influencing cultural intelligence among nurses in Western Pacific countries.

backgroundGlobalization drives policy development by considering various cultures at national, regional, and international levels; however, research on cultural intelligence among multinational nurses is limited. Cultural intelligence, the ability to interact effectively with culturally diverse colleagues and patients, is crucial in clinical practice. Thus, identifying its influencing factors is essential to improving cultural intelligence among nurses.

methodsThis cross-sectional, cross-national study included 504 nurses from Western Pacific countries (South Korea, New Zealand, China, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, and Taiwan). Data were collected via an online survey and analyzed using hierarchical multiple regression. This study was reported following the STROBE checklist.

resultsCritical thinking, empathy, and cultural learning, such as in-class cultural learning and study-abroad experience, were identified as factors influencing cultural intelligence. DISCUSSION: Given the evolving global dynamics, understanding diverse cultures is essential for effective policy formulation and implementation.

conclusionThe findings emphasize the need for healthcare institutions to implement structured educational programs to enhance nurses' cultural intelligence. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING AND HEALTH POLICY: Training programs should integrate critical thinking, empathy, and cultural learning to enhance nurses' cultural intelligence and capacity to care for diverse populations. Addressing healthcare provider biases through comprehensive training programs is essential to increase cultural intelligence. Beyond education and training programs focused on understanding and responding to the behaviors of clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, policies that promote the assessment of client characteristics and support the recruitment of staff with similar cultural backgrounds will help improve the quality of programs and care. Organizational support and leadership are crucial for ensuring the success of policies promoting cultural intelligence.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelCultural CompetencyCultural DiversityNursesChinaCross-Sectional StudiesEmpathyHumansLaosNew ZealandNursingRacismRepublic of KoreaSurveys and QuestionnairesTaiwancarecritical thinkingcultureempathylearningnurses

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