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ArticleInternational nursing review2026

The Assessment of Workplace Integration of Migrant Nurses and Midwives in Global Healthcare Settings: A Scoping Review.

Barry McBrien, Frances O' Brien, Shobha Rani Shetty, Sinead Keogh, Jessica Eustace-Cook, Gobnait Byrne

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Barry McBrienSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity Centre for Practice and Healthcare Innovation, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7381-0491
Frances O' BrienSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity Centre for Practice and Healthcare Innovation, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
Shobha Rani ShettySchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity Centre for Practice and Healthcare Innovation, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9196-1381
Sinead KeoghSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity Centre for Practice and Healthcare Innovation, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
Jessica Eustace-CookSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity Centre for Practice and Healthcare Innovation, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
Gobnait ByrneSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity Centre for Practice and Healthcare Innovation, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.

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Abstract

aimTo map the available evidence on the assessment of migrant nurse and midwife workplace integration in global healthcare settings.

backgroundGlobally, migrant nurses and midwives are important resources in mitigating workforce shortages. Existing evidence focuses on the orientation stages of migrant nurse and midwife transition into the healthcare setting rather than their long-term workplace integration. DESIGN/

methodsThe nine databases searched were CINAHL, Medline, Web of Science, Embase, PsycINFO, ASSIA, SicELO, Maternity & Infant Care and Global Index Medicus. An initial search was performed in December 2021 and updated in December 2025.

resultsA total of 91 articles were included, comprising qualitative (n = 48), quantitative (n = 13), mixed-methods (n = 6), others (n = 23) and one book chapter. Multiple definitions of workplace integration were found, and 23 tools were identified.

conclusionsWorkplace integration, a multidimensional, time-dependent process, requires collaboration among stakeholders. A standard definition will help to clarify their responsibilities. Key factors ensuring successful integration include promoting effective communication, supporting knowledge advancement, facilitating career development and skill utilisation. The development of standardised interventions with flexibility for local adaptation will support successful workplace integration. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING/HEALTH POLICY: Findings highlight the need for policy developers to support migrant nurses and midwives with interventions focused on linguistic challenges, cultural competence and differing care models, that are key to successful integration. Future research must include host stakeholders' perspectives to fully understand the dynamics of workplace integration.

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MidwiferyNurse MidwivesNurses, InternationalTransients and MigrantsWorkplaceFemaleHumansWorking Conditionsacculturationhealthcare servicesmidwivesmigrantsnurses

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PMCPMC13370255

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