SynthesisJournal of pain and symptom management2024
Muslims and End-of-Life Healthcare in Non-Muslim Majority Nations: A Systematic Literature Review.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 16 citations in OpenAlex.
- Muslim communities' perspectives and preferences regarding end-of-life symptom management: a systematic review and narrative synthesis.BMJ open · 2026Pooled it
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- Religious and Spiritual Behaviors Correlated with Mental and Physical Well-Being Among American Muslims within the Twin Cities.Journal of religion and health · 2026Article
- How many children have palliative care needs and which of them are less likely to be actively seen by services? A cross-sectional analysis of survey data.BMJ paediatrics open · 2026Article
- Mapping potential cultural and religious tensions in end-of-life care for Muslim patients: A scoping review.Palliative medicine · 2026Article
- Oncology-embedded supportive care and end-of-life outcomes: a comparative study of hospice-eligible Muslim patients with cancer and non-cancer diagnoses.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- Cultural, religious, and demographic factors shaping Arab healthcare providers' decisions on referring Arab patients to palliative care in Israel: a qualitative study.BMC medical ethics · 2026Article
- Identifying the pathways to increased death literacy: Building a conceptual causal model through a mixed-methods pragmatic ESC-DAGs approach.Palliative care and social practice · 2026Article
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- "Tie your camel first, then rely on God": reconceptualizing Javanese Islamic values to support palliative care at home.BMC palliative care · 2024Article
- Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias in Muslim Women: Recommendations for Culturally Sensitive Care.Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD · 2024Review
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5 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
contextAs Muslim populations in non-Muslim majority nations grow and age, they will increasingly require culturally appropriate healthcare. Delivering such care requires understanding their experiences with, as well as preferences regarding, end-of-life healthcare.
objectivesTo examine the experiences, needs, and challenges of Muslim patients and caregivers with end-of-life, hospice, and palliative care.
methodsA systematic literature review using five databases (MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL, Cochrane Library) and key terms related to Islam and end-of-life healthcare. Papers were limited to English-language empirical studies of adults in non-Muslim majority nations. After removing duplicates, titles, abstracts, and articles were screened for quality and reviewed by a multidisciplinary team.
resultsFrom an initial list of 1867 articles, 29 articles met all inclusion criteria. Most studies focused on end-of-life healthcare not related to palliative or hospice services and examined Muslim patient and caregiver experiences rather than their needs or challenges. Content analysis revealed three themes: (1) the role of family in caregiving as a moral duty and as surrogate communicators; (2) gaps in knowledge among providers related to Muslim needs and gaps in patient/family knowledge about advance care planning; and (3) the influence of Islam on Muslim physicians' perspectives and practices.
conclusionThere is scant research on Muslim patients' and caregivers' engagement with end-of-life healthcare in non-Muslim majority nations. Existing research documents knowledge gaps impeding both Muslim patient engagement with end-of-life care and the delivery of culturally appropriate healthcare.
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