The migratory factor as a determinant of health: A transcultural occupational health nursing intervention

Abstract

We present a clinical case in occupational health nursing where the worker was showing symptoms of stress caused by a change of residence and related factors at work. A nursing assessment was made following Leininger's theory of Care Diversity and Universality and Sunrise Model, considered suitable for the case. After the assessment, it was determined that the factors associated with the migratory event triggered the reported symptoms, and a care plan was drawn up with monthly telephone contact follow-up and reassessment at 3months. A holistic approach containing social and cultural elements, together with the use of standardised nurse language are very useful in cases such as the one presented.

Keywords: Emigración e inmigración; Emigration and immigration; Enfermería del Trabajo; Enfermería transcultural; Estrés psicológico; Occupational Health Nursing; Psychological stress; Transcultural nursing.