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Cultural Considerations At End Of Life In A Geriatric Inpatient Rehabilitiation Setting, Melissa J. Bloomer, Mari Botti, Fiona Runacres, Peter Poon, Jakqui Barnfield, Alison M. Hutchinson
Cultural Considerations At End Of Life In A Geriatric Inpatient Rehabilitiation Setting, Melissa J. Bloomer, Mari Botti, Fiona Runacres, Peter Poon, Jakqui Barnfield, Alison M. Hutchinson
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Aim: To explore the impact of cultural factors on the provision of end-of-life care in a geriatric inpatient rehabilitation setting.
Background: Australia’s ageing population is now also one of the most culturally diverse. Individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds may have specific care needs at the end of life according to various aspects of their culture.
Design: A mixed method approach using a retrospective audit of existing hospital databases, deceased patients’ medical records, and in-depth interviews with clinicians.
Findings: Patients’ and families’ cultural needs were not always recognised or facilitated in end-of-life care, resulting in missed opportunities to tailor …