Missed Opportunities when Communicating with Limited English Proficient Patients during End of Life Conversations: Insights from Spanish and Chinese Speaking Medical Interpreters.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2019.10.019
Abstract: CONTEXT Research has shown that utilizing medical interpreters in language discordant patient-provider encounters improves outcomes. There is limited research evaluating the views of medical interpreters on best interpreter practices when they are utilized to break… read more here.
Keywords: spanish chinese; life conversations; communication; end life ... See more keywords
Advance care planning: Meeting a crucial need
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DOI: 10.1097/01.nurse.0000546456.63746.1b
Abstract: Purpose. To improve the healthcare team's comfort and efficacy with end-of-life conversations at a 474-licensed bed community acute care hospital through training on advance care planning (ACP) and advance directives (ADs). Methods. This instructional program… read more here.
Keywords: life conversations; advance; end life; care planning ... See more keywords
Expectations in the Communication About Death and Dying: Development and Initial Validation of the End-of-Life Conversations - Expectations Scale.
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DOI: 10.1177/00302228221110726
Abstract: End-of-life (EOL) conversations with relatives or significant others are often avoided. One reason can be negative expectations regarding these conversations. The present study was conducted to develop and initially validate the End-of-Life Conversations - Expectations… read more here.
Keywords: death; end life; life conversations; conversations expectations ... See more keywords
Development and Validation of the Readiness for End-of-Life Conversations (REOLC) Scale
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.662654
Abstract: Background: Engaging in end-of-life care considerations is beneficial when the time is right. The purpose of this study is to provide a valid instrument to assess peoples readiness for end-of-life conversations before they are initiated.… read more here.
Keywords: life conversations; end life; readiness end; factor ... See more keywords