Bridging cultural gaps in end-of-life care: the experiences of international charge nurses in Saudi Arabia.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This qualitative study explores the experiences and perspectives of international intensive care unit charge nurses providing end-of-life care to Muslim patients in Saudi Arabia. It examines how these nurses navigate the complexities of delivering culturally sensitive care, particularly regarding Islamic beliefs and practices. The study also investigates the challenges encountered by international nurses due to differing healthcare expectations between themselves and patients' families, highlighting the interplay between cultural sensitivity and effective end-of-life care in this unique context.

Method

A qualitative descriptive design was employed, using semi-structured interviews to gather data from eight international ICU charge nurses working in a tertiary ho

SUBMITTER: Mani ZA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11606103 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature