404 Enhancing cultural competence and health literacy - A nurse-led intervention to promote person-centred care for migrant patients

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Study evaluating a nurse-led intervention to strengthen cultural sensitivity and improve migrants’ health literacy within person-centred care. Aim: address relational and organisational factors affecting care quality for vulnerable migrant groups, supporting individualised care while considering migrants’ health literacy and specific needs. Method: two three-hour workshops on health literacy, cultural competence and person-centred strategies, plus twice-monthly group supervision over three months. Results among 24 nurses showed increased reflection, greater use of interpreters, and improved family involvement.

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vi112 European Journal of Public Health, Vol. 35, Supplement 6, 2025 presentations, case discussions, and dialogue-based learning. Participants’ self-assessed competence was measured using questionnaires completed before and after the intervention. In addition, participants received group-based supervision twice a month over a three-month period, with a focus on cases discussions from their clinical practice. Results: Among the 24 participating nurses, the intervention fostered greater reflection on their own clinical practice. Participants emphasised the professional value of discussing health literacy and cultural understanding with colleagues. They also highlighted the usefulness of specific tools – such as the genogram, life history and the CHAT dialogue tool – when caring for migrants with diverse needs. Key takeaways included improved use of interpreters, increased involvement of family members, and heightened awareness of patients’ health literacy. Conclusions: The results indicate that targeted training in health literacy and cultural competence enhances nurses’ ability to deliver person-centred and culturally sensitive care. This, in turn, may contribute to improved quality of care and greater health equity. Abstract citation ID: ckaf180 .308 404 Enhancing cultural competence and health literacy: a nurse-led intervention to promote person-centred care for migrant patients Lotte Ørneborg Rodkjær1,2 and Charlotte Dyrehave1,3 1Department of Infectious Diseases, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark 2Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark 3Cross-Cultural Clinic, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark EP1.1, e-Poster Terminal 1, September 3, 2025, 10:35-11:00 Aim: Relational and organisational factors within healthcare play a crucial role in determining the quality of care, particularly for vulnerable migrant groups. There is a need for approaches that strengthen cultural competence and support individualised care, while considering migrants’ health literacy and specific needs. This study aimed to test and evaluate a nurse-led intervention designed to enhance cultural sensitivity and improve health literacy. The intervention sought to foster a shared understanding of migrants’ health needs and resources, with the goal of strengthening person-centred care. Method: The intervention consisted of two three-hour workshops focusing on health literacy, cultural competence, and strategies to enhance a person-centred approach. The workshops combined

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What was the purpose of the nurse-led intervention?

To enhance cultural sensitivity and improve migrants’ health literacy, strengthening person-centred care for migrant patients.

How was the intervention delivered?

It included two three-hour workshops on health literacy and cultural competence, followed by twice-monthly group supervision for three months focusing on clinical case discussions.

What outcomes did the study report for participating nurses?

Participants showed increased reflection on clinical practice and valued discussion tools and strategies, with improved use of interpreters, greater family involvement, and increased awareness of patients’ health literacy.

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