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Communicating Terminal Diagnosis to Hispanic Patients
I.V. Carrion
2010-05-25 09:16:58
Carrion, I. V. (2010). Communicating Terminal Diagnosis to Hispanic Patients. Palliative & Supportive Care, 8, (2), 1-7.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20307361
Objective:This study addressed factors physicians employ in their communication of a terminal diagnosis and a hospice referral to Hispanic patients.Method:The research method used was an exploratory qualitative in-depth semi-structured interview with thematic analysis. The interviews were with ten physicians in Central Florida. The interviews were conducted in Spanish and/or English with physicians who serve terminally ill Hispanic patients.Results:The findings provide vital information on factors that impact communication of diagnosis and hospice referral. Themes emerged relating to role of family members and end-of-life decision-making. Language barriers and limited knowledge of cultural factors and beliefs impacted communication related to end-of-life decisions. Gaps in training and education for physicians were also identified.Significance of results:These results suggest that discussing end-of-life issues with the diverse category of Hispanic patients and families will be enhanced by eliminating language barriers, increased understanding of the role of family members, and knowledge of cultural factors and beliefs related to end-of-life decisions.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20307361
Objective:This study addressed factors physicians employ in their communication of a terminal diagnosis and a hospice referral to Hispanic patients.Method:The research method used was an exploratory qualitative in-depth semi-structured interview with thematic analysis. The interviews were with ten physicians in Central Florida. The interviews were conducted in Spanish and/or English with physicians who serve terminally ill Hispanic patients.Results:The findings provide vital information on factors that impact communication of diagnosis and hospice referral. Themes emerged relating to role of family members and end-of-life decision-making. Language barriers and limited knowledge of cultural factors and beliefs impacted communication related to end-of-life decisions. Gaps in training and education for physicians were also identified.Significance of results:These results suggest that discussing end-of-life issues with the diverse category of Hispanic patients and families will be enhanced by eliminating language barriers, increased understanding of the role of family members, and knowledge of cultural factors and beliefs related to end-of-life decisions.