End of Life Care Practices for Hindu  Patients During COVID-19

Chandratre, Sonal; Soman, Aamod

doi:10.1177/08258597211036243

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“…In general, there is an increasing call for appropriate advance care planning education materials across cultures. 39,40 Deaf clubs provide community connections and offer opportunities to distribute resources related to health care. 41 Participants valued clinicians involved in Deaf community spaces, which once again demonstrated the need for culturally relevant Deaf health education.…”

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“There is No Communication”: A Qualitative Examination of Deaf Signers’ Experiences With Advance Care Planning

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Objective(s): Deaf American Sign Language (ASL) users are subject to health care disparities resulting from communication and language barriers. Currently, few resources on advance care planning and end-of-life care exist in ASL. This study explores Deaf ASL users’ perceptions and experiences with end-of-life care and advance care planning. Methods: Semi-structured 1:1 interviews with Deaf signers were translated, and transcribed into English by a bilingual researcher. Investigators inductively coded transcripts and identified themes of barriers, facilitators, knowledge, and sources of information regarding end-of-life care. Participants’ knowledge of advance care planning and completion of advance care planning documents were evaluated using a brief assessment. Results: Eleven Deaf ASL users participated in the study with two deaf interviewers. Participants reported barriers to end-of-life care including poor provider communication, inaccessible sources, and inadequate provision of accommodations, leading to patient distrust. Participants’ understanding of advance care planning was facilitated by accessible forms of communication and their social networks, such as family, friends, and Deaf peers. Participants primarily gained information on end-of-life care from first-hand familial experience, peers, and media. Participants’ mean advance care planning knowledge was 4.6 out of 15 (SD = 2.6). Conclusions: Deaf ASL users face scarce accessible resources around end-of-life care, lowering their ability to understand and proceed with advance care planning. Implementation of ASL accessible advance care planning educational tools in health care settings is needed.

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“There is No Communication”: A Qualitative Examination of Deaf Signers’ Experiences With Advance Care Planning

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“…Similarly, when discussing treatment options with Buddhists or Hindus, understanding of the life cycle, karma, and samsara—the belief that their actions in past lives predetermine their current physical suffering—is necessary. 19 , 20 Patients with such beliefs might consider that undergoing physical suffering at EOL could reverse negative karma and mean that the departing soul will experience less suffering in the next life. 19 In such instances, symptom relief should be offered while being open to accommodating a patient's wish to not pursue symptom management.…”

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“… 19 , 20 Patients with such beliefs might consider that undergoing physical suffering at EOL could reverse negative karma and mean that the departing soul will experience less suffering in the next life. 19 In such instances, symptom relief should be offered while being open to accommodating a patient's wish to not pursue symptom management. Studies have shown that, besides involving religious leaders or interpreters, religious terms are also helpful in addressing medically obscure concepts, such as using the term mudharat (or harm in Islam) when discussing medical futility.…”

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“… 15 The use of the specific Hindu terms aatman (or soul in Hindu) and gangajal (or holy water) helps facilitate connection with Hindu patients and their families during EOL discussions by showing acceptance of their religious beliefs and customs. 19 Finally, we suggest that HCPs should develop cultural humility, which involves taking whatever efforts are needed to foster a meaningful understanding of a particular religion's common features while avoiding stereotypical characterization.…”

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“…This religion originated in ancient India and is distinguished by a diverse set of beliefs, practices, and rituals (Sengupta, 2021). Despite its complexity, Hinduism is united by a shared set of core beliefs, such as reincarnation, the existence of multiple gods and goddesses, and the ultimate goal of liberation from the cycle of rebirth (Chandratre and Soman, 2022). Hinduism has adapted and evolved in response to changing social and cultural conditions, developing new practices and interpretations of the faith while preserving its core beliefs and traditions.…”

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The role of demographic factors on religious beliefs: Evidence from five countries

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Background: Individuals' values, attitudes, and behaviours are significantly influenced by their religious beliefs. The present study examines the demographic factors (gender, age groups, religion, employment status, household income, marital status, self-perceived adulthood, and country of origin) that may influence religious beliefs. Methods: The data was collected from September to December 2022 using an online survey. A cross-sectional design was used to collect data from 885 respondents from five countries: Malaysia, the Philippines, China, Kenya, and Indonesia. The survey included questions on five variables related to religious belief: religious certainty, religious culture, religious importance, religious practice, and belief in God. Respondents were asked to rate their level of agreement or disagreement with statements related to each variable on a Likert scale. T-tests and one-way ANOVA were used to analyze the data and determine any significant differences in religious beliefs between the five countries. Results: The results revealed that female respondents held stronger religious beliefs than male respondents. Furthermore, respondents aged 30-45 rated themselves as having a higher religious culture and practice than respondents aged 18-29. Islam groups ranked highest in religious beliefs, followed by Christian, Roman Catholic, and Hindu groups. Full-time students rated themselves as less religious than full-time employed and other groups, while lower-income groups rated themselves as more religious than middle- and upper-income groups. Single groups rated themselves higher on belief in God than cohabiting and in-relationship groups. Conclusions: In conclusion, this study provides evidence that demographic factors influence religious beliefs among respondents from five different countries. These findings can contribute to a better understanding of how religiosity is shaped by various socio-demographic factors and can inform policies and interventions designed to promote religious tolerance and diversity. More research is required to investigate the complex relationships between demographic factors and religiosity, particularly in different cultural and religious contexts.

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End of Life Care Practices for Hindu Patients During COVID-19

Cited by 8 publications

References 3 publications

“There is No Communication”: A Qualitative Examination of Deaf Signers’ Experiences With Advance Care Planning

“There is No Communication”: A Qualitative Examination of Deaf Signers’ Experiences With Advance Care Planning

Communication in Cancer Care in Asia: A Narrative Review

The role of demographic factors on religious beliefs: Evidence from five countries

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