Top Ten Tips Palliative Care Clinicians Should Know About Caring for Muslims

Madni, Arshia; Khan, Suhail Ahmad; Bilbeisi, Tharwa; Pasli, Melisa; Sakaan, Firas; Lahaj, Sister Mary; Patel, Rushil; Kamal, Arif H.

doi:10.1089/jpm.2021.0575

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“…The most frequent methods were performing Salah, praying, and believing in destiny. Previous studies also reported religious belief to be an important factor affecting caregiving in Muslim societies 6,26-30 . Muslims believe that Allah has infinite wisdom and is very merciful, and they will be rewarded by Allah if they show patience and contentment when they experience an illness or pain.…”

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“…Previous studies also reported religious belief to be an important factor affecting caregiving in Muslim societies. 6,[26][27][28][29][30] Muslims believe that Allah has infinite wisdom and is very merciful, and they will be rewarded by Allah if they show patience and contentment when they experience an illness or pain. Believing that illness and health come from Allah and seeking healing only from Allah explains why patient relatives cope differently from those in other countries, especially western countries, and that it is not a burden for them to care for their parents.…”

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Understanding Family Members in the Palliative Phases of Their Loved Ones

Yardimci Gürel,

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2024

J Hosp Palliat Nurs

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Because of aging and rising rates of chronic diseases, the demand for palliative care services is increasing worldwide, and patients need family members to care for them throughout the palliative care process. This study aimed to investigate the experiences of the relatives of palliative care patients during hospitalization. This was a qualitative study conducted with 15 family members. A topic guide was used to conduct semistructured face-to-face interviews. Content analysis was used to analyze the textual data. As a result of the analysis, 3 main themes, 6 categories, and 24 subcategories emerged. The main themes were “reactions to the admission,” “feeling obligated to care,” and “coping processes.” The interviews revealed that most participants had misconceptions and a lack of knowledge about palliative care. Almost all of the family members expressed that they experienced various emotions during this process and had trouble coping. The significant finding of our study is that culture and religious beliefs have a considerable influence on caregiving. A limited number of studies in the literature provide detailed insight into the state of patient relatives. Therefore, this study is critical in guiding palliative care professionals in understanding the requirements of this vulnerable group.

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confidence: 99%

Understanding Family Members in the Palliative Phases of Their Loved Ones

Yardimci Gürel,

Mert

2024

J Hosp Palliat Nurs

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“…As part of these efforts, cultural humility and patient-centered approaches are critical as well, avoiding bias and stereotyping in caring for patients from other cultures or religions with which one is relatively unfamiliar. Cross-cultural understanding can foster cultural humility and curiosity in medical, psychological, spiritual and religious care [ 26 ]. In these efforts, having Muslim patients, chaplains or providers present their own views and perspectives to trainees can be vital.…”

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Muslim patients in the U.S. confronting challenges regarding end-of-life and palliative care: the experiences and roles of hospital chaplains

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Introduction Hospital chaplains aid patients confronting challenges related to palliative and end-of-life care, but relatively little is known about how chaplains view and respond to such needs among Muslim patients, and how well. Methods Telephone qualitative interviews of ~ 1 h each were conducted with 23 chaplains and analyzed. Results Both Muslim and non-Muslim chaplains raised issues concerning Islam among chaplains, doctors and patients, particularly challenges and misunderstandings between non-Muslim providers and Muslim patients, especially at the end-of-life, often due to a lack of knowledge of Islam, and misunderstanding and differences in perspectives. Due to broader societal Islamophobia, Muslim patients may fear or face discrimination, and thus not disclose their religion in the hospital. Confusion can arise among Muslim patients and families about what their faith permits regarding end-of-life care and pain management, and how to interpret and apply their religious beliefs in hospitals. Muslims hail from different countries, but providers may not fully grasp how these patients’ cultural practices may also vary. Chaplains can help address these challenges, playing key roles in mediating tensions and working to counteract Muslim patients’ fears, and express support. Yet many Muslim immigrants don’t know what “chaplaincy” is and/or prefer a chaplain of their own faith. Muslim chaplains can play vital roles, having expertise that can heighten trust, and educating non-Muslim colleagues, providing in-depth understanding of Islam (e.g., highlighting how Islam is related to Judaism and Christianity) and correcting misconceptions among colleagues. Hospitals without a Muslim chaplain can draw on local community imams. Conclusions These data highlight how mutual sets of misunderstandings, especially concerning patients’ and families’ decisions about end-of-life care and pain management, can emerge among Muslim patients and non-Muslim staff that chaplains can help mediate. Non-Muslim chaplains and providers should seek to learn more about Islam. Muslim patients and families may also benefit from enhanced education and awareness of chaplains’ availability and scope, and of pain management and end-of-life options. These data thus have several critical implications for future practice, education, and research.

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“…13 Religious beliefs can affect individuals' engagement in cancer care communication by influencing their readiness to engage in future care planning and attitudes in decision making. 7 , 14 , 15 With regard to information needs, individuals who believe that God predetermines life would not always appreciate information about estimated life expectancy. 16 Religious beliefs such as beliefs in miracles have been shown to heavily influence prognostic understanding.…”

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confidence: 99%