Individuals who are Deaf face challenges both similar and unique from those faced by
hearing individuals when a family member is dying. This study was guided by the question …

Introduction: Individuals who are Deaf face challenges both similar and unique from those
faced by hearing individuals when a family member is dying. This study was guided by the …

The Deaf community is a distinct cultural and linguistic community (the uppercase D is a
cultural identification). Compared to the general population, the Deaf community, as a social …

Hearing loss affects between 21 and 28 million Americans (about 10 percent of the US
population). People with profound hear ing losses, often referred to as deaf, number about …

Hospice and hospital personnel who give care to dying patients should be prepared for
situations in which a client or family member is hearing impaired. What are the specific …

We describe how a Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) process was used to
develop a means of discussing end-of-life care needs of Deaf seniors. This process …

Objective: The general population has been involved in considerable debate about
communication and awareness within the context of death and dying. However, there has …

Context Age-related hearing loss can impair patient-provider communication about symptom
management, goals of care, and end-of-life decision-making. Objectives To determine …

Objective (s): Deaf American Sign Language (ASL) users are subject to health care
disparities resulting from communication and language barriers. Currently, few resources on …

Objective: The aim of this study was to explore end-of-life (EOL) experiences of South
Dakotans who had experienced the death of a loved one in the last 5 years. Methods: A mail …