ArticleBMC medical education2021
Cultural competency and sensitivity in the curriculum for palliative care professionals: a survey in Switzerland.
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- Beyond Barriers: Reconsidering Cultural Sensitivity in Hospice and Palliative Care Services by Applying the Empathy Map.Journal of immigrant and minority health · 2026Article
- Diversity-sensitive palliative and hospice care in Germany - awareness, attitudes, and measures taken by service providers.BMC palliative care · 2026Article
- The effect of language discordance on the experience of palliative care: A scoping review.PloS one · 2025Article
- Proposal to Address Social and Cultural Stigmas in Undergraduate Medical Education Curriculum of Developing Countries [Letter].Advances in medical education and practice · 2022Article
- How Were Palliative Care Assessments Performed by Students During a Clinical Nursing Experience? A Study in Interpretive Phenomenology Analysis.Indian journal of palliative careArticle
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Abstract
backgroundCultural and linguistic diversity in patients and their relatives represents a challenge for clinical practice in palliative care around the world. Cross-cultural training for palliative care professionals is still scarce, and research can help determine and support the implementation of appropriate training. In Switzerland, health policies address diversity and equity issues, and there is a need for educational research on cross-cultural training in palliative care. The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical challenges faced by Swiss palliative care professionals when working with migrant patients and their relatives. We also documented professionals' interests in cross-cultural training.
methodsA web survey of professionals working in specialized palliative care in the French- and Italian-speaking areas of Switzerland investigated clinical challenges with migrant populations and interests in various training opportunities.
resultsA total of 204 individuals responded to the survey, 48.5 % of whom were nurses. The major difficulties they reported were communication impediments associated with patients' linguistic and/or cultural backgrounds. In relation to educational needs, they expressed a particular interest in communication techniques that would allow them to deal with these issues autonomously. The professionals expressed less interest in training on collaborating with other professionals and examining one's own stereotypes.
conclusionsPalliative care professionals' post-graduate and continuing education must address communication techniques for sensitive palliative and end-of-life topics in cross-cultural contexts. Beginning with their pre-graduate studies, health professionals should assimilate the importance of collaborating with other professionals in complex cross-cultural situations and learn to reflect on their stereotypes and pre-conceptions in clinical practice.
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