Abstract
The aim of this study was to assess palliative care staff's perceptions of multicultural care provision and explore the barriers and facilitators to culturally sensitive care. Qualitative semi-structured interviews with five palliative care staff were conducted. Staff showed awareness of inter-cultural diversity and the importance of individualized care. It also became apparent that staff did not possess ethnocentric attitudes. Facilitators of multicultural care that emerged from the data included training, learning from experience, the use of culturally specific literature and resources, and effective communication channels in the team. However, barriers were present, including limited interpreting services, and some staff and other patients' negative behaviours towards ethnic minority patients. The findings lead to recommendations for better resourcing and expansion of interpreting services, and for more training, based on staff's desire for limited culturally specific knowledge in sensitive combination with an individualized care philosophy.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 343-351 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | International Journal of Palliative Nursing |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Advanced and Specialised Nursing