PURPOSE: Palliative care options are limited for Native Americans (NA) in South Dakota (SD). This exploratory study offers the perspectives of Native and non-Native health care professionals regarding palliative care specific to NAs. DESIGN: Semi-structured interviews were conducted (N = 7) with participants representing NA (4) and non-Native (3) ethnicities. Non-Native participants were practicing health care professionals in palliative medicine, whereas the NA health care professionals had experience with palliative care. FINDINGS: Concept analysis revealed two main themes and five subthemes: (a) barriers to palliative care, for example, insufficient funding, lack of infrastructure, and misconceptions; and (b) implementation strategies, for example, openness and listening and creating the right team. DISCUSSION: Genuine interest and concern exists for the provision of palliative care to NA communities using collaborative and innovative approaches. IMPLICATIONS: To address the health disparities of the NA population specific to palliative care, public health policy reform and education for health professionals are necessary.
PURPOSE: Palliative care options are limited for Native Americans (NA) in South Dakota (SD). This exploratory study offers the perspectives of Native and non-Native health care professionals regarding palliative care specific to NAs. DESIGN: Semi-structured interviews were conducted (N = 7) with participants representing NA (4) and non-Native (3) ethnicities. Non-Native participants were practicing health care professionals in palliative medicine, whereas the NA health care professionals had experience with palliative care. FINDINGS: Concept analysis revealed two main themes and five subthemes: (a) barriers to palliative care, for example, insufficient funding, lack of infrastructure, and misconceptions; and (b) implementation strategies, for example, openness and listening and creating the right team. DISCUSSION: Genuine interest and concern exists for the provision of palliative care to NA communities using collaborative and innovative approaches. IMPLICATIONS: To address the health disparities of the NA population specific to palliative care, public health policy reform and education for health professionals are necessary.
Authors: Katie E Nelson; Rebecca Wright; Anna Peeler; Teresa Brockie; Patricia M Davidson Journal: Am J Hosp Palliat Care Date: 2021-01-11 Impact factor: 2.500
Authors: Shaouli Shahid; Emma V Taylor; Shelley Cheetham; John A Woods; Samar M Aoun; Sandra C Thompson Journal: BMC Palliat Care Date: 2018-05-08 Impact factor: 3.234