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Table 2 Intergroup differential analysis of the OSCE scores of the two groups

From: Objective structural clinical examination for evaluating learning efficacy of Cultural Competence Cultivation Programme for nurses

Variables

Experimental group

Control group

t

p

Mean

SD

Mean

SD

Doctor-patient communication, problem assessment, and problem-solving

1.91

.13

1.90

.13

.17

.86

•Shows respect for foreign caregivers (look and tone) and a sincere attitude

1.96

.20

1.96

.19

−.06

.95

•Shows empathy (listens attentively without interrupting the speaker)

1.91

.28

1.88

.32

.56

.57

•Uses language that the patient understands, speaks at a suitable speed, and uses appropriate body language

1.83

.38

1.88

.32

−.69

.48

•Solicits a response or validation (responds appropriately to the patient’s queries and verifies that the patient understands)

1.85

.36

1.84

.37

.15

.88

•Able to appease foreign caregivers

1.91

.35

1.90

.303

.22

.82

•Able to understand the foreign caregiver’s queries, identify the problem, and provide a valid explanation

2.00

.00

1.98

.141

.96

.33

Nursing instructions on medication (communication ability and skill)

1.72

.24

1.59

.30

2.47

.01

•Able to explain the precautions for taking medication

1.57

.50

1.16

.37

4.61

< .001

•Able to understand the foreign caregiver’s queries, identify the problem, and provide a valid explanation

1.72

.45

1.70

.46

.25

.80

•Able to confirm that the foreign caregiver understands administration procedures

1.85

.36

1.84

.37

.14

.88

•Able to employ guided or alternative methods of explanation (e.g., pictures, images, actions, talking speed)

1.77

.42

1.66

.519

1.09

.27

Total MOSE score

1.83

.14

1.78

.18

1.72

.08

  1. MOSE Multicultural Objective Structured Examination, OSCE Objective Structured Clinical Examination