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[Hospice care for patients with a migration background].
Bahar Golchehr1,2, Maria E T C van den Muijsenbergh1
1Radboudumc, afd. Eerstelijnsgeneeskunde, Nijmegen.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|May 26, 2023
Summary
People with a migration background appear underrepresented in Dutch hospice care. This may stem from cultural factors, limited awareness, and a lack of tailored palliative services.
Area of Science:
- Palliative Care Research
- Sociology of Health
- Healthcare Access
Context:
- A retrospective cohort study examined hospice care utilization in the Netherlands.
- Analysis revealed only 3% of hospice patients were of non-Dutch background.
Purpose:
- To investigate the representation of patients with a migration background in Dutch hospice care.
- To identify potential reasons for observed disparities in access to palliative end-of-life care.
Summary:
- The study found a significant underrepresentation of individuals with a migration background in hospice settings.
- Potential contributing factors include cultural differences in care preferences, lack of awareness regarding hospice services, and insufficient culturally sensitive palliative care options.
Impact:
- Highlights a critical gap in equitable access to end-of-life care for diverse populations.
- Suggests a need for culturally adapted palliative care models and targeted outreach to underserved communities.
- Informs policy and practice to improve inclusivity in hospice services for patients with a migration background.
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