| Title | The influence of culture on end-of-life decision making |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2011 |
| Authors | Bullock, K |
| Journal | J Soc Work End Life Palliat CareJ Soc Work End Life Palliat Care |
| Volume | 7 |
| Pagination | 83-98 |
| ISBN Number | 1552-4264 (Electronic)<br/>1552-4264 (Linking) |
| Accession Number | 21391079 |
| Keywords | Advance Care Planning/organization & administration, Advance Directives/ethnology, African Americans/ psychology, Aged, Aged, 80 and Over, Attitude to Death, Cultural Competency, Culture, Decision Making, European Continental Ancestry Group/ psychology, Female, Focus Groups, Health Status, Hospice Care, Humans, Income, Male, Middle Aged, Personal Autonomy, Religion, Social Work/organization & administration, Terminal Care/ organization & administration |
| Abstract | In their research, scholars have documented racial and ethnic differences in end-of-life care preferences, which have translated into cultural barriers. However, few studies have explained the racial differences. In the present study, focus groups with semi-structured follow-up interviews were utilized to elicit explanations for variance in decision making in a sample of Black and White community-dwelling residents. Participants identified specific cultural beliefs, values, and communication patterns that can be used to promote cultural competency among practitioners who provide care at end of life. |
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