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Minority access to hospice.

D Haber1

  • 1Department of Health Promotion and Gerontology, University of Texas Medical Branch, USA.

The American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Care
|March 23, 1999
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The hospice movement is growing, but many Americans, especially minorities, face barriers to access. Targeted strategies are needed to improve hospice care utilization for all populations.

Area of Science:

  • Palliative Care
  • Health Disparities
  • End-of-Life Care

Background:

  • The hospice movement in America has seen significant expansion in recent decades.
  • Despite growth, substantial barriers limit hospice care utilization for the general population.
  • Minority populations encounter even greater obstacles in accessing hospice services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the growth of the hospice movement in America.
  • To identify impediments to hospice care utilization.
  • To address disparities in hospice care access for minority groups.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of hospice care trends.
  • Review of existing literature on healthcare access barriers.
  • Examination of demographic data related to hospice utilization.

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Main Results:

  • While hospice care has grown, a majority of Americans do not utilize it.
  • Minority Americans face disproportionately higher barriers to hospice care access.
  • Positive trends indicate potential future increases in minority hospice utilization.

Conclusions:

  • Hospice care access remains limited for many Americans due to various impediments.
  • Addressing disparities requires focused strategies to improve minority access to hospice care.
  • Hospice administrators, providers, and volunteers must implement targeted initiatives to enhance equitable utilization.