Transcultural nursing for older migrants

DESCRIPTION

The DI.S.C.O.P.M.B. Webinar series aims to

• provide a space to discuss current issues in research and practice of diversitysensitive care for older people with migrant background and their families in Europe
• bring together different stakeholders (educators, policy makers, practitioners, researchers, students, members of the public) interested in diversitysensitive care

The Webinar series is organized within the DI.S.C.O.P.M.B. project co-funded by the Erasmus+ program of the European Union. Find out more about the project at https://www.diversitysensitycare.eu/.

In this session, Sandra Tricas-Sauras (Université Libre Brussels) and Palle Storm (Stockholm University) will discuss transcultural nursing for older migrants.

Transcultural Nursing in Belgium and Beyond: The Importance of Skilled Professionals

Sandra Tricas-Sauras, Université Libre Brussels

Transcultural nursing focuses on providing culturally competent care to patients from diverse backgrounds, adapting healthcare to meet the needs of multicultural populations. In Belgium, where cultural diversity is significant, transcultural nursing is crucial for addressing the healthcare needs of immigrants, refugees, and international residents. Skilled professionals in this field improve patient outcomes by navigating language barriers, respecting cultural values, and providing individualized care. They also play a key role in reducing health disparities and ensuring equitable access to healthcare. Globally, as migration increases, transcultural nursing is essential for creating inclusive and effective healthcare systems. Training competent transcultural nurses but overall healthcare professionals is vital for promoting quality care and collaboration across diverse healthcare teams.

The construction of otherness: how managers in residential care facilities discuss and reflect on foreign-born care recipients

Palle Storm, Stockholm University

This presentation will be focusing on how managers in Swedish residential care facilities for older Adults discuss and reflect on foreign born residents. How is this category of care recipients constructed and discussed in relation ethnicity, ageing, language-barrier, care needs and otherness in comparison, to native Swedish-born residents? The presentation is based on 21 semi-structured interviews with first-line managers in the area of Stockholm.