Author:
Foley Helen,Mazanec Polly
Abstract
Abstract
This chapter defines culturally respectful palliative care and discusses how the advanced practice registered nurse can integrate principles into clinical practice. The chapter emphasizes the importance of first reflecting on one’s own values, practices, and beliefs and recognizing their influence on the delivery of culturally appropriate care. Communication strategies for performing a cultural assessment of the patient and family are presented. Cultural communication considerations such as language differences, health literacy, and access to technology are addressed, and strategies to deal with these issues are offered. Special considerations in the delivery of culturally respectful palliative care (addressing disparities in quality palliative care, supporting beliefs regarding disclosure of prognosis and medical decision-making, recognizing cultural implications of pain and symptom management, integrating cultural rituals and practices into clinical care, and dealing with cultural clashes) are reviewed.
Publisher
Oxford University PressNew York
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