Cultural competence training for nurses to improve care for diverse patients
Official title: Effect of Cultural Competence Training on Nurses' Cultural Competence Levels and Patients' Perceptions of Culturally Competent Care
Run by Koç University · NCT07273305 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This trial will test whether a Gülbu Tanrıverdi Environment-Oriented Cultural Competence training for hospital nurses improves nurses' cultural competence and how adult international patients perceive the care they receive.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Koç University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 7, 2025 |
| Main results expected | March 2026 |
| Study ends | April 2026 |
| Registry record updated | January 13, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07273305 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal participants are hospital nurses who provide care to international adult patients at Koç University, have not previously had transcultural nursing training, are not in managerial positions, and agree to participate.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are cared for by nurses who do not participate in the training, pediatric patients, or those whose care needs are unrelated to cultural preferences may not experience direct benefit from this intervention.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This mixed-method study randomizes eligible bedside nurses to receive a structured cultural competence training based on the Gülbu Tanrıverdi Environment-Oriented Cultural Competence Model and uses a pre-test/post-test design to measure changes in nurses' cultural competence. Patient experience is captured through semi-structured interviews with adult international patients cared for in the same units to explore perceived changes in culturally competent care. Nurses must be currently working in units that care for international adult patients, have not previously received transcultural nursing training, and are not in managerial roles; nurses who lived abroad more than six months are excluded. The study is conducted at Koç University in Istanbul and combines quantitative competence measures with qualitative patient feedback to link training effects to patient perceptions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could lead to more culturally sensitive and respectful care for patients from diverse backgrounds, improving their experience and satisfaction.
How similar studies have gone: Previous cultural competence training studies have shown modest improvements in clinician knowledge and some gains in patient satisfaction, but results vary and high-quality randomized evidence remains limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Have not previously received any training on transcultural nursing or cultural competence Currently working in units that provide care to international adult patients Not holding a managerial or administrative position Voluntarily agree to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Have lived or stayed abroad for more than six months
Where it's running
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Koc University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.