| NCT ID | NCT06944678 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS |
| Condition | Cultural Competence |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 20 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-04-10 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-03-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 20 participants in total. It began in 2025-04-10 with a primary completion date of 2027-03-01.
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Brief Summary
Increasing globalisation and international migration have led to greater cultural diversity in Western societies, including healthcare settings. Hospitals and healthcare environments have become meeting places for individuals from different cultural backgrounds. This diversity presents significant opportunities for improving healthcare, but also introduces complex challenges related to communication, trust and mutual understanding between healthcare professionals and patients. In this context, the concept of culturally competent care, i.e. the ability of healthcare professionals to provide respectful and appropriate care to patients by taking into account their cultural beliefs, values and practices, emerges as a crucial approach to address the specific needs of patients from different cultures. The concept of cultural competence was first introduced by Cross, who defines it as a set of behaviours, attitudes and policies that, when integrated into an organisation or among professionals, enable them to operate effectively in intercultural contexts.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All nurses or caregivers involved in the concordance system cultural will be included, with direct experience in caring for foreign patients * All foreign patients admitted to hospital who speak a language other than the main language of the host country and who have been involved in the concordance system cultural will be included Exclusion Criteria: * All patients with severe cognitive conditions that prevent participation and nurses or caregivers who do not work closely with assigned patients will be excluded.
Contact & Investigator
Cristina Pistacchio, PI
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Fondazione Policlinico A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06944678 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Cultural Competence. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06944678 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06944678 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at cristina.pistacchio@policlinicogemelli.it for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06944678 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Rome, Italy.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06944678 clinical trial?
NCT06944678 is sponsored by Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS. The principal investigator is Cristina Pistacchio, PI at Fondazione Policlinico A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome. The trial plans to enroll 20 participants.