Context Despite documented racial and ethnic disparities in care, there is significant
variability in representation, reporting, and analysis of race and ethnic groups in the hospice …

Experiences of racism occur across a continuum from denial of services to more subtle forms
of discrimination and exact a significant toll. These multilevel systems of oppression …

Improving equity and early access to palliative care for underserved populations in Canada
is a priority. Little is known regarding access to palliative and end-of-life care in the Black …

Simple Summary Racially and culturally minoritized persons with serious illness receive
subpar and potentially harmful care at end of life. Despite health equity initiatives, little is …

Background: Anxiety, depression, and reduced quality of life (QOL) are common problems
for hospice family caregivers, but it is unknown if disparities in these experiences exist …

Background Understanding factors associated with risk of pain allows residents and
clinicians to plan care and set priorities, however, factors associated with pain in nursing …

Racial disparities in the quality of health care services, including end of life (EOL) care, are
well-documented. While several explanations for these inequities have been proposed, few …

Having a family member hospitalized in the intensive care unit (ICU) can be a stressful
experience for family members, encompassing both psychological and spiritual distress …

Palliative care social workers are trained to identify how trauma manifests over the course of
serious and chronic illness. This expertise can guide patients and team members to ensure …

Background: Black Americans experience the highest prevalence of heart failure (HF) and
the worst clinical outcomes of any racial or ethnic group, but little is known about end-of-life …