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This research aims to understand culturally responsive palliative care through the experiences of specialists.

Providing Specialised Palliative Care to Families With Ethnic Minority Background: Perspectives, Experiences, and Approaches

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Qualitative interviews reveal patient autonomy is crucial in palliative care, implying a need for cultural humility training in diverse settings.

This research aims to understand culturally responsive palliative care through the experiences of specialists.
Conducted qualitative interviews with palliative care specialists.
Explored perspectives on end-of-life care and challenges faced with ethnic minority patients.
Investigated informal strategies used by clinicians in cross-cultural situations.
Patient autonomy is recognized as essential for good end-of-life trajectories.
Challenges include ethical complexities and communication barriers with ethnic minority patients and families.
A lack of formal training in cultural competency decreases clinician confidence and patient-centered care.

Bruun et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Qualitative interviews reveal patient autonomy is crucial in palliative care, implying a need for cultural humility training in diverse settings.