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Immigrants and the hospice.

W D Rees

    Health Trends
    |October 7, 1986
    PubMed
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    This study examined hospice care for immigrants, finding they were more likely to be accepted than native patients. European immigrants were older and more frequently received hospice services.

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    Area of Science:

    • Palliative Care
    • Immigration Health
    • Sociomedical Sciences

    Background:

    • Limited data exists on the integration of immigrant populations into hospice care services.
    • Understanding the needs of diverse ethnic groups within hospice settings is crucial for equitable care delivery.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report the first published data on immigrant utilization of hospice care.
    • To compare hospice acceptance and characteristics between immigrant groups and the indigenous population.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of hospice admissions at St Mary's.
    • Data collected from 1979 to 1985, including 74 European, Afro-Caribbean, and Asian immigrants.
    • Comparison of demographic and acceptance criteria between immigrant and indigenous patients.

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    Main Results:

    • Immigrants referred to hospice were more likely to be accepted for care compared to indigenous patients.
    • Women from the Indian subcontinent represented the youngest immigrant demographic requiring hospice care (mean age 42).
    • European immigrants were older on average and exhibited a higher likelihood of receiving hospice care than other immigrant groups.

    Conclusions:

    • Immigrants utilized hospice services, with varying demographic profiles and acceptance rates.
    • European immigrants were a notable group in terms of age and hospice care utilization.
    • Further research is needed to explore specific needs and barriers for diverse immigrant populations in palliative care.