INTRODUCTION: Nursing education in Italy is welcoming an increasing number of culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students, reflecting the growing multiculturalism of society. According to the Censis Report (2022), one in ten students in Italian schools is of a different nationality, but integration difficulties require adequate support strategies. The Ministry of Education reports that in 2022 2023, the University of Padua hosted 6,629 non-Italian students, highlighting acculturation challenges. CLD students face language and cultural barriers, social isolation, and lack of support. Research shows that targeted interventions, such as tutoring and cross-cultural training, can improve their educational experience and career preparation. OBJECTIVE: The objective of the thesis is to identify the experiences of culturally diverse students in nursing courses, analysing the challenges related to linguistic, cultural and academic barriers. Evaluate the impact of these challenges on students' academic success and personal satisfaction. Finally, analyse institutions' strategies and interventions to improve support for CLD students. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The literature review was conducted by consulting the international databases PubMed and CINAHL. The analysis and selection of studies was developed according to the PRISMA method. 22 studies were included. RESULTS: Research revealed that CLD nursing students face significant challenges related to language and cultural barriers, which negatively impact their psychological well-being and academic performance. These students often experience isolation and discrimination, but many develop resilience through mentoring and support programs. The implementation of targeted interventions in institutions, such as language courses and intercultural training for mentors, is essential to create an inclusive learning environment. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The journey of CLD nursing students is marked by challenges such as language barriers and social isolation, which influence their well-being and academic performance. Despite these challenges, their resilience and motivation are critical to academic success. Institutions are implementing support strategies, such as mentoring programs and inclusive clinical environments, to enhance the contributions of CLD students and improve the quality of care. Keywords: “cultural diversity”, “multilingualism”, “culturally and linguistically diverse”, “student”, “nursing”, “experience”, “education”, “academic success”, “inclusion”, “support”.
INTRODUZIONE: La formazione infermieristica in Italia sta accogliendo un numero crescente di studenti culturalmente e linguisticamente diversi (CLD), riflettendo la crescente multiculturalità della società. Secondo il Rapporto Censis (2022), uno studente su dieci nella scuola italiana è di nazionalità diversa, ma le difficoltà di integrazione richiedono strategie di supporto adeguate. Il Ministero dell'Istruzione riporta che nel 2022-2023, l'Università di Padova ospitava 6.629 studenti non italiani, evidenziando le sfide di acculturazione. Gli studenti CLD affrontano barriere linguistiche e culturali, isolamento sociale e mancanza di supporto. Ricerche mostrano che interventi mirati, come tutoraggio e formazione interculturale, possono migliorare la loro esperienza educativa e preparazione professionale. OBIETTIVO: L’obiettivo della tesi è identificare le esperienze degli studenti culturalmente diversi nei corsi di infermieristica, analizzando le sfide legate a barriere linguistiche, culturali e accademiche. Valutare l'impatto di queste sfide sul successo accademico e sulla soddisfazione personale degli studenti. Infine, analizzare le strategie e gli interventi delle istituzioni per migliorare il supporto agli studenti CLD. MATERIALI E METODI: La revisione della letteratura è stata condotta consultando le banche dati internazionali PubMed e CINAHL. L’analisi e la selezione degli studi si è sviluppata secondo il metodo PRISMA. Sono stati inclusi 22 studi. RISULTATI: La ricerca ha rivelato che gli studenti di infermieristica CLD affrontano sfide significative legate a barriere linguistiche e culturali, che impattano negativamente sul loro benessere psicologico e sul loro rendimento accademico. Questi studenti spesso sperimentano isolamento e discriminazione, ma molti sviluppano resilienza attraverso programmi di mentoring e supporto. È fondamentale l'implementazione di interventi mirati nelle istituzioni, come corsi di lingua e formazione interculturale per i mentori, per creare un ambiente di apprendimento inclusivo. DISCUSSIONE E CONCLUSIONI: Il percorso degli studenti di infermieristica CLD è segnato da sfide come barriere linguistiche e isolamento sociale, che influenzano il loro benessere e rendimento accademico. Nonostante queste difficoltà, la loro resilienza e motivazione sono fondamentali per il successo accademico. Le istituzioni stanno implementando strategie di supporto, come programmi di mentoring e ambienti clinici inclusivi, per valorizzare il contributo degli studenti CLD e migliorare la qualità dell'assistenza. Keywords: “cultural diversity”,” multilingualism”, “culturally and linguistically diverse”, “student”, “nursing”, “experience”, “education”, “academic success”, “inclusion”, “support”. Parole chiave: “diversità culturale”, “multilinguismo”, “culturalmente e linguisticamente diverso”, “studente”, “infermieristica”, “esperienza”, “istruzione”, “successo accademico”, “inclusione”, “sostegno”.
"Il lungo viaggio degli studenti infermieristici culturalmente e linguisticamente diversi con destinazione l’infermiere"
UNEGBU, JUDITH ADAUGO
2023/2024
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Nursing education in Italy is welcoming an increasing number of culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students, reflecting the growing multiculturalism of society. According to the Censis Report (2022), one in ten students in Italian schools is of a different nationality, but integration difficulties require adequate support strategies. The Ministry of Education reports that in 2022 2023, the University of Padua hosted 6,629 non-Italian students, highlighting acculturation challenges. CLD students face language and cultural barriers, social isolation, and lack of support. Research shows that targeted interventions, such as tutoring and cross-cultural training, can improve their educational experience and career preparation. OBJECTIVE: The objective of the thesis is to identify the experiences of culturally diverse students in nursing courses, analysing the challenges related to linguistic, cultural and academic barriers. Evaluate the impact of these challenges on students' academic success and personal satisfaction. Finally, analyse institutions' strategies and interventions to improve support for CLD students. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The literature review was conducted by consulting the international databases PubMed and CINAHL. The analysis and selection of studies was developed according to the PRISMA method. 22 studies were included. RESULTS: Research revealed that CLD nursing students face significant challenges related to language and cultural barriers, which negatively impact their psychological well-being and academic performance. These students often experience isolation and discrimination, but many develop resilience through mentoring and support programs. The implementation of targeted interventions in institutions, such as language courses and intercultural training for mentors, is essential to create an inclusive learning environment. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The journey of CLD nursing students is marked by challenges such as language barriers and social isolation, which influence their well-being and academic performance. Despite these challenges, their resilience and motivation are critical to academic success. Institutions are implementing support strategies, such as mentoring programs and inclusive clinical environments, to enhance the contributions of CLD students and improve the quality of care. Keywords: “cultural diversity”, “multilingualism”, “culturally and linguistically diverse”, “student”, “nursing”, “experience”, “education”, “academic success”, “inclusion”, “support”.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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