ArticleBMC palliative care2025
Managing cultural diversity in end-of-life care: a qualitative study.
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- Digital Framing in End-of-Life Communication: Constructing "Good Death" Support in the Discourse of Hospice Care Institutions in the UK and Hong Kong.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Between culture and care: nurses' experiences of end-of-life communication in Ghana.BMC medical ethics · 2026Article
- Cultural Diversity and Kidney Replacement Therapy Outcomes in Australia.Kidney international reports · 2026Article
- End-of-Life Care in Sickle Cell Disease and Transfusion-Dependent β-Thalassemia: Clinical, Psychosocial, and Ethical Considerations.Mediterranean journal of hematology and infectious diseases · 2026Review
- Unmet palliative care needs and determinants among women with breast and cervical cancer and their caregivers in Ethiopia.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Article
- A modified world café approach to identify the core components of palliative care models for underserved populations.BMC health services research · 2025Article
- Legacy Building from the Perspective of Palliative Care Professionals in Portugal: A Qualitative Thematic Analysis.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2025Article
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- Navigating preferences for a trouble-free transition: a grounded theory study among older residents in nursing homes.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Migratory Experience as a Factor of Vulnerability: Navigating Loss, Gratitude, and Meaning.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Correction: Managing cultural diversity in end-of-life care: a qualitative study.BMC palliative care · 2025Article
- Patient Experiences and Information Needs in Palliative Care: A Qualitative Descriptive Study.Indian journal of palliative careArticle
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Abstract
backgroundIn an increasingly globalized world, multiculturalism has transformed healthcare settings, making cultural diversity an essential component of care. In end-of-life processes, this context presents unique challenges, where care extends beyond clinical skills to involve complex, sensitive, and compassionate human interactions.
objectiveThis study aimed to explore the difficulties perceived by nursing professionals in palliative care when caring for culturally diverse patients.
designThe study employed an exploratory qualitative design with a phenomenological approach to examine professional experiences.
methodsSemi-structured interviews were conducted to capture detailed narratives from 11 purposely selected participants, providing a rich understanding of their lived experiences as nursing professionals. The study adhered to the COREQ guidelines (Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Studies).
resultsThe analysis identified five main themes, including linguistic and communicative barriers that hinder trust-building between patients, families, and professionals. Cultural differences in beliefs, rituals, and expectations surrounding death were also noted. Challenges related to support networks, professional profiles, and workplace settings-such as insufficient training in cultural competence and the emotional impact of caring for culturally diverse patients at the end of life-were found to influence the quality of care provided.
conclusionsIn an increasingly multicultural world, end-of-life care should reflect the diversity it encompasses. Considering the perspectives of healthcare professionals caring for culturally diverse patients enhances the quality of care for both professionals and patients during their final moments, fostering a more inclusive and humanized care environment.
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