title: Outcomes of a transcultural nursing immersion experience: confirmation of a dimensional matrix.
abstract: Schools of nursing are positioned to increase cultural awareness for students and potentially change practice. Dimensions of culturally focused field experiences were investigated to determine the relevancy of the dimensions of the Matrix for Personal and Professional Growth Through a Transcultural Immersion Experience. A questionnaire was developed and administered to two samples of nursing students following participation in an immersion experience. Results provided evidence of validation for major dimensions of the matrix, including situational predetermining factors, modifying factors, transitional factors, and outcomes of the matrix. The model for transcultural nursing immersion experiences was conceptualized, and propositions were generated.
authors.affiliation: Graduate Program, School of Nursing, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, USA.
authors.forename: Marilyn
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ryan
authors.forename: Renee S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Twibell
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007393:International Educational Exchange; D008297:Male; D015146:Midwestern United States; D016294:Models, Nursing; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D015397:Program Evaluation; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D016746:Transcultural Nursing / Q000193:education*