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Comparing palliative care provision in India and the UK
1Clinical Nurse Specialist for Widening Access.
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|October 27, 2015
Summary
A clinical nurse specialist studied palliative care in India to improve services for ethnic minority communities in Glasgow. The visit highlighted cultural differences and barriers impacting palliative care access and practice.
Area of Science:
- Palliative Care
- Cross-cultural Healthcare
- Nursing Research
Background:
- The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice aims to provide culturally sensitive palliative care for Glasgow's ethnic minority populations.
- A clinical nurse specialist visited India to compare palliative care practices across community, hospice, and hospital settings.
Observation:
- The visit focused on understanding cultural nuances and challenges in delivering palliative care to India's diverse multi-faith and socio-economic groups.
- Barriers to accessing palliative care services in India were identified.
- Cultural norms potentially impacting UK clinical practice were observed.
Findings:
- Comparative analysis of palliative care delivery in India and Glasgow.
- Identification of cultural factors influencing palliative care provision.
- Understanding of access barriers in diverse healthcare settings.
Implications:
- Informing the development of culturally competent palliative care services in the UK.
- Enhancing understanding of cross-cultural challenges in palliative care.
- Potential to adapt best practices for diverse patient populations.
