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Practical recommendations for ethnically and racially sensitive hospice services.

Jennifer Lyke1, Merydawilda Colón

  • 1Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Pomona, New Jersey, USA.

The American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Care
|April 2, 2004
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Hospice care use is lower among racial and ethnic minorities, and this gap is widening. Practical strategies are needed to improve cultural sensitivity and access to hospice services for these underserved populations.

Area of Science:

  • Palliative Care
  • Health Disparities
  • Cultural Competency in Healthcare

Background:

  • Hospice services are disproportionately utilized by Caucasian populations compared to racial and ethnic minorities.
  • This disparity in hospice utilization is increasing over time, despite recommendations for culturally sensitive care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the widening gap in hospice utilization among minority groups.
  • To provide concrete, practical recommendations for enhancing hospice accessibility and cultural sensitivity for ethnic and racial minorities.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and analysis of existing recommendations for culturally sensitive hospice care.
  • Identification of key areas for improvement in hospice service delivery to minority populations.
  • Focus on practical implementation strategies for hospice organizations.

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Main Results:

  • Standard recommendations for hospice outreach, cultural understanding, and communication require enhancement.
  • Cross-cultural training programs and improved communication with non-English speaking populations are crucial.
  • Hospice worker self-awareness and ethnic identity are vital, often overlooked, components of culturally sensitive care.

Conclusions:

  • Enhanced, practical strategies are necessary to improve hospice service accessibility for ethnic and racial minorities.
  • Hospice organizations must focus on targeted outreach, cultural competency, and staff self-awareness.
  • Addressing these elements is key to reducing disparities in end-of-life care.