Knowledge About Hospice Care and Beliefs About Pain Management: Exploring Differences Between Hispanics and Non-Hispanics

Conclusion:
Despite the increasing knowledge of hospice care among Hispanics, specific information about the scope of services remains limited. Cultural beliefs about pain management, along with inadequate knowledge of the role of pain management at end of life, persist.

Source: American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine - August 6, 2015 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Carrion, I. V., Cagle, J. G., Van Dussen, D. J., Culler, K. L., Hong, S. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research