Multicultural Aspects of Palliative Care (Original Research)

Aim: This paper deals with terminal care from the aspect of multiculturality. Our aim was to assess the satisfaction of the culture-specific needs of dying patients by Nurses in selected health care institutions. Methodology: In the research, we used a quantitative method for data collection and pro...

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Published in:Clinical social work journal / CWS 2017-01, Vol.8 (4), p.35-43
Main Authors: Dobsonyova, A., Jankechova, M., Frankova, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attitudes
Chi-square test
Cultural differences
Culture
Data collection
Hypotheses
Nurses
Nursing care
Pain management
Palliative care
Patients
Prayer
Questionnaires
Religion
Religious articles
Spirituality
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Summary:Aim: This paper deals with terminal care from the aspect of multiculturality. Our aim was to assess the satisfaction of the culture-specific needs of dying patients by Nurses in selected health care institutions. Methodology: In the research, we used a quantitative method for data collection and processing. We constructed and used a questionnaire, which was voluntary and anonymous. Sample: The target group of the research consisted of 175 Nurses working in health care institutions in Slovakia, Germany and Sweden. Results: We processed the collected data quantitatively, and are presenting them in their absolute and relative frequency. We processed the results of the research statistically by the Chi-square goodness of fit test, the Mann-Whitney U test, and the Shapiro-Wilk test of normality. We arranged the results into tables and charts. Conclusion: The contribution of the paper is to call attention to the subject matter and make the provision of nursing care to patients of different cultures more efficient.
ISSN:2222-386X
2076-9741
DOI:10.22359/cswhi_8_4_04