RT Journal Article
T1 Managing cultural diversity in end-of-life care: a qualitative study
A1 Cáceres Titos, María José
A1 Porras Santana, Juan Miguel
A1 Cabillas Romero, María Regla
A1 García Navarro, Esperanza Begoña
AB Background In an increasingly globalized world, multiculturalism has transformed healthcare settings, makingcultural diversity an essential component of care. In end-of-life processes, this context presents unique challenges,where care extends beyond clinical skills to involve complex, sensitive, and compassionate human interactions.Objective This study aimed to explore the difficulties perceived by nursing professionals in palliative care whencaring for culturally diverse patients.Design The study employed an exploratory qualitative design with a phenomenological approach to examineprofessional experiences.Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted to capture detailed narratives from 11 purposely selectedparticipants, providing a rich understanding of their lived experiences as nursing professionals. The study adhered tothe COREQ guidelines (Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Studies).Results The analysis identified five main themes, including linguistic and communicative barriers that hindertrust-building between patients, families, and professionals. Cultural differences in beliefs, rituals, and expectationssurrounding death were also noted. Challenges related to support networks, professional profiles, and workplacesettings—such as insufficient training in cultural competence and the emotional impact of caring for culturallydiverse patients at the end of life—were found to influence the quality of care provided.Conclusions In an increasingly multicultural world, end-of-life care should reflect the diversity it encompasses.Considering the perspectives of healthcare professionals caring for culturally diverse patients enhances the quality ofcare for both professionals and patients during their final moments, fostering a more inclusive and humanized careenvironment.
PB BioMed Central
SN 1472-684X (electrónico)
YR 2025
FD 2025-05
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10272/25515
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10272/25515
LA eng
NO Cáceres-Titos, M. J., Porras-Santana, J. M., Cabillas-Romero, M. R., & García-Navarro, E. B. (2025). Managing cultural diversity in end-of-life care: a qualitative study. BMC Palliative Care, 24(1). BioMed Central. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-025-01759-6
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Huelva
RD 13 jun 2026