Cultural Competency

Resources Specific for Hospice Nurses

Nurse.com (2024) Hospice Nurses in Different Cultural Contexts

Loros (Hospice Care for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland) Supporting people from ethnically diverse backgrounds – includes videos

International Resources

Center to Advance Palliative Care (2020) Cultural Humility in Palliative Care (USA)

National Coalition for Hospice and Palliative Care (2025) Caring with Respect: Supporting Cultural Needs in Palliative Care (USA)

HPC Consultation Services (2024) Moving Toward Cultural Competency in Palliative Care

Leeds Health and Care Academy - Fairer, Healthier, Leeds Development Programme

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Health Equity Overview

Leeds Libraries for Health

Leeds Libraries for Health also host an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Library - throughout the guide, the topics are organised by the protected characteristics; these are specific attributes defined by law that are safeguarded against discrimination and promote equal treatment and inclusion.

Articles

Gilver, A. et al. (2023) The Importance of Cultural Competence in Pain and Palliative Care StatPearls Publishing.

Semlali, I. et al. (2020) Introducing cross-cultural education in palliative care: focus groups with experts on practical strategies BMC Palliative Care 19, 171.

Marta Beatrice Glyn-Blanco (2023) How do cultural factors influence the provision of end-of-life care? A narrative review Applied Nursing Research 73.

Mian, R. et al. (2024) The meaning of culture in nursing at the end of life – an interview study with nurses in specialized palliative care BMC Palliative Care 23, 166.

Burke, C. et al. (2023) Healthcare practitioners’ perspectives of providing palliative care to patients from culturally diverse backgrounds: a qualitative systematic review BMC Palliative Care 22, 182.

Nassif, (2023) Navigating cultural diversity and conversation barriers in palliative care: a mini review Hospice & Palliative Medicine International Journal 6(3) pp 74-79

Duffy, G. et al. (2022) P-87 How do we create culturally safe palliative and end of life care in the UK? BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care 12:A42.