Improving End-of-Life Care for Diverse Populations: Communication, Competency, and System Supports.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While disparities in end-of-life care have been well-documented, explanations for the persistence of disparities are less clear. This study sought to examine diverse perceptions of end-of-life care, especially regarding how medical professionals can better serve all populations.

Objective

To investigate similarities and differences in end-of-life care preferences, across racial and ethnic groups.

Design

This work consists of a qualitative study utilizing in-depth focus group discussions.

Setting/participants

Six community-based focus groups were conducted with a total of 39 participants. Two groups were composed of African American participants, 2 had Latino participants, and 2 groups had white participants.

Results

Analysis produced 3 major t

SUBMITTER: McCleskey SG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6786269 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature