The effects of professional nursing values and intercultural sensitivities on patient-centred care competencies among senior student nurses: a cross-sectional study using structural equation modeling

Abstract Background Professional nursing values and intercultural sensitivity are significant forces in providing patient-centred care. However, there is a need for a study that demonstrates the relationships between these variables through hypothetical models. In this regard, this research examines...

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Main Authors: Nur Guven Ozdemir, Merve Demirel, Selahattincan Bakay, Berke Kaya
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Published: BMC 2025-08-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-025-03653-1
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Merve Demirel
Selahattincan Bakay
Berke Kaya
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description Abstract Background Professional nursing values and intercultural sensitivity are significant forces in providing patient-centred care. However, there is a need for a study that demonstrates the relationships between these variables through hypothetical models. In this regard, this research examines the effect of professional nursing values on patient-centred care competencies through the mediating role of intercultural sensitivities among senior student nurses. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted using structural equation modeling. 799 senior student nurses who volunteered to participate in the research were included from six universities in six regions of Türkiye. Data were collected online between May 15 and July 15, 2023. Data were collected using a structured information form, the Turkish versions of The Nurses’ Professional Values Scale—Revised, Intercultural Sensitivity Scale, and Patient-Centred Care Competency Scale. A hypothesized model was tested using path analysis. Results Professional nursing values had a direct positive impact on intercultural sensitivity (β = 0.379, p < 0.001), and intercultural sensitivity had a direct positive impact on patient-centred care competency (β = 0.213, p < 0.001). Furthermore, professional nursing values directly impacted patient-centred care competency (β = 0.398, p < 0.001). On the other hand, intercultural sensitivity partially mediated the relationship between professional nursing values and patient-centred care competency (β = 0.081, 95% CI of 0.051–0.113). Conclusions Patient-centred care competency is positively affected by professional nursing values. Intercultural sensitivity partially mediates this effect among senior student nurses. The findings of this study can inform the development of educational strategies and interventions for developing patient-centred care competencies of senior student nurses. Clinical trial number Not applicable.
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spelling doaj-art-a77bb1fe280b4e6d845d0553e0529a812025-08-20T03:46:03ZengBMCBMC Nursing1472-69552025-08-0124111010.1186/s12912-025-03653-1The effects of professional nursing values and intercultural sensitivities on patient-centred care competencies among senior student nurses: a cross-sectional study using structural equation modelingNur Guven Ozdemir0Merve Demirel1Selahattincan Bakay2Berke Kaya3Health Science Faculty, Fundamentals of Nursing Department, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit UniversityThoracic Surgery Department, Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health, Kocaeli City HospitalSamsun Medicana International Hospital, Intensive Care UnitEmergency Department, Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health, Uzunköprü State HospitalAbstract Background Professional nursing values and intercultural sensitivity are significant forces in providing patient-centred care. However, there is a need for a study that demonstrates the relationships between these variables through hypothetical models. In this regard, this research examines the effect of professional nursing values on patient-centred care competencies through the mediating role of intercultural sensitivities among senior student nurses. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted using structural equation modeling. 799 senior student nurses who volunteered to participate in the research were included from six universities in six regions of Türkiye. Data were collected online between May 15 and July 15, 2023. Data were collected using a structured information form, the Turkish versions of The Nurses’ Professional Values Scale—Revised, Intercultural Sensitivity Scale, and Patient-Centred Care Competency Scale. A hypothesized model was tested using path analysis. Results Professional nursing values had a direct positive impact on intercultural sensitivity (β = 0.379, p < 0.001), and intercultural sensitivity had a direct positive impact on patient-centred care competency (β = 0.213, p < 0.001). Furthermore, professional nursing values directly impacted patient-centred care competency (β = 0.398, p < 0.001). On the other hand, intercultural sensitivity partially mediated the relationship between professional nursing values and patient-centred care competency (β = 0.081, 95% CI of 0.051–0.113). Conclusions Patient-centred care competency is positively affected by professional nursing values. Intercultural sensitivity partially mediates this effect among senior student nurses. The findings of this study can inform the development of educational strategies and interventions for developing patient-centred care competencies of senior student nurses. Clinical trial number Not applicable.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-025-03653-1Professional valuesNursing valuesIntercultural sensitivityCultural competencyPatient-centred careNursing students
spellingShingle Nur Guven Ozdemir
Merve Demirel
Selahattincan Bakay
Berke Kaya
The effects of professional nursing values and intercultural sensitivities on patient-centred care competencies among senior student nurses: a cross-sectional study using structural equation modeling
BMC Nursing
Professional values
Nursing values
Intercultural sensitivity
Cultural competency
Patient-centred care
Nursing students
title The effects of professional nursing values and intercultural sensitivities on patient-centred care competencies among senior student nurses: a cross-sectional study using structural equation modeling
title_full The effects of professional nursing values and intercultural sensitivities on patient-centred care competencies among senior student nurses: a cross-sectional study using structural equation modeling
title_fullStr The effects of professional nursing values and intercultural sensitivities on patient-centred care competencies among senior student nurses: a cross-sectional study using structural equation modeling
title_full_unstemmed The effects of professional nursing values and intercultural sensitivities on patient-centred care competencies among senior student nurses: a cross-sectional study using structural equation modeling
title_short The effects of professional nursing values and intercultural sensitivities on patient-centred care competencies among senior student nurses: a cross-sectional study using structural equation modeling
title_sort effects of professional nursing values and intercultural sensitivities on patient centred care competencies among senior student nurses a cross sectional study using structural equation modeling
topic Professional values
Nursing values
Intercultural sensitivity
Cultural competency
Patient-centred care
Nursing students
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-025-03653-1
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