Barriers to hospice use and palliative care services use by African American adults.

Autor:	Yancu CN; Department of Behavioral Sciences and Social Work, Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27110, USA. yancuc@wssu.edu, Farmer DF, Leahman D
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	The American journal of hospice & palliative care [Am J Hosp Palliat Care] 2010 Jun; Vol. 27 (4), pp. 248-53. Date of Electronic Publication: 2009 Oct 27.
DOI:	10.1177/1049909109349942
Abstrakt:	Unlabelled: This study explored the reasons for low levels of hospice participation by African Americans. Methods: Data about attitudes toward dying and death, advanced directives, and barriers to using hospice services were collected from 314 adults attending 11 diversely populated churches in North Carolina. Results: Almost all participants indicated (91%) willingness to use hospice, particularly if the hospice team were diverse (77%). Most are without a living will (72%) or health care power of attorney (81%); approximately half (54%) have shared final care wishes. Discussion: Despite evidence of a willingness to use hospice, African Americans were unlikely to complete advanced directives or share final care wishes. However, many were more likely to use hospice if the care team were diverse suggesting the importance of culture.
Databáze:	MEDLINE
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