Pain is a common symptom experienced at the end of life and cultural background can affect how a patient perceives, expresses, and makes decisions about pain. Givler and colleagues (2023) argue that understanding the beliefs, experiences, and values of patients at end of life and their families can aid in effectively managing pain and improving quality of care. This publication identifies some cultural pain perceptions, reviews cultural barriers to palliative care, describes cultural pain differences, and suggests how interprofessional teams in palliative care settings can provide culturally appropriate pain relief. Read more…
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