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C lt l t i E d f Lif C
Cultural Competence
Cultural competence in End of Life Care for Asian Indian ImmigrantsCultural Competencefor Asian Indian Immigrants
Farhana KanthDalhousie University
School of Health Services Administration
September 8,2006
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OutlineOutlinMethodology
M lti lt li i C dMulticulturalism in Canada
Culture and Palliative Care
Asian Indian immigrantsAsian Indian immigrants
Concepts in Cultural competence
Culturally Competent Palliative Care Culturally Competent Palliative Care
Conclusions
Civilization will judge us by the way we treat our minoritiesMahatma Gandhi
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MethodologyM gy
Literature ReviewElectronic and print journals, books, publications and web sources from 1985 to 2006.
Key words used in search: East Indian, Palliative care, Death, y , , ,Dying, Indian religions, Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Hospice, Cultural Competence, End of life, Religious beliefs etc
Search engines and Sources: Pubmed, Proquest, Google Scholar, Google, Novanet libraries
Lived ExperiencesProfessional and personal experiences in multicultural environments like India, Saudi Arabia and Canada
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Multicularism in CanadaM CCanadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms recognizes
l i l li i i l (1982)multiculturalism as constitutional (1982)
Multiculturalism Act commits the Government of Canada to
helping communities in bringing about equal access and p g g g q
participation for all Canadians (irrespective of their origins) in the
economic, social, cultural, and political life of the nation (1988)
Cultural Mosaic and not a Melting pot-The Act gives the right to
individuals to practice the religion, belief and customs of their
ethno cultural heritage and denies the notion that everyone must
fit into some set mold
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Palliative Care and CultureP C C
“Palliative Care is the physical, psychological, social and Palliative Care is the physical, psychological, social and
spiritual care to individuals suffering from life threatening
conditions”-WHO
Understanding of culture and its role in caring is important for
professionals providing end of life care since cultural
perspectives influence attitudes towards sickness, dying , death
and griefand grief
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Asian Indian immigrants A I g
Demographics(2001 census, Statistics g p ( ,Canada)
Second largest group of Asian Canadians in most cities
2180 C f2180 Asian Indian Canadians in Halifax
Diversity of the Indian CultureDiversity of the Indian CultureLanguages : 1652 languages and dialects - 18 official and 2 national
Subcultures : Gujrati, Bengali, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, Malayalam
Religions : Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism,
Jainism, Judaism and Zoroastrianism,
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Religions of IndiaR ligions o IndiaHinduism
God can be worshipped in many forms
Brahma,Vishnu,Shiva are the 3 main gods
Beliefs around end of life: Karma and Rebirth
Sacred Text : Bhagavad Gita
Symbol : Om
Holidays : Holi and Diwali
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Religions of IndiaR ligions o IndiaIslam
B li f i O G d All h d P h M h dBelief in One God - Allah and Prophet Muhammad
5 Pillars of Islam
Major sects Shia S nni S fism in IndiaMajor sects - Shia , Sunni , Sufism in India
Belief in after life and Day of Judgment
Sacred Text : Holy QuranSacred Text : Holy Quran
Symbol : Crescent and star
Holidays : Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-AdhaHolidays : Eid ul Fitr and Eid ul Adha
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Religions of IndiaR ligions o IndiaSikhism
Belief in one God - Wahe Guru
5 Signs - Hair & beard unshorn, Comb, Dagger, Knee-length pants and Bracelet length pants, and Bracelet
Follow teachings of 10 Gurus
Sacred Text : Guru Granth SahibSacred Text : Guru Granth Sahib
Symbol : Glyph (Khanda)
Special Holiday : BaisakhiSpecial Holiday : Baisakhi
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Religions of IndiaR ligions o IndiaChristianity
B li f i T i i G d J Hi d h H l Belief in Trinity - one God, Jesus His son and the Holy Spirit
Many sects : Roman catholic Protestant Syrian Many sects : Roman catholic, Protestant, Syrian Catholic
Belief in resurrection
Sacred Text : Holy Bible
Symbol : Cross
Special Holiday : Christmas
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Religions of IndiaR ligions o IndiaZoroastrianism
O COne Creator (Ahura Mazda) and Prophet Zarusthra Belief in judgment of soul after deathSacred Text : Holy Zend AvestaySymbol : FaravaharSpecial Holiday : Navroz
JudaismOne Yahweh (God) and Prophet MosesBelief in judgment after deathBelief in judgment after deathSacred Text : Holy TorahSymbol : Magen (Star) DavidSpecial Holiday : Hanukkah
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Religions of IndiaR ligions o IndiaJainism
Follow teachings of MahaviraFollow teachings of MahaviraBelief in cycle of birth and deathSacred Text : Akaranga, Kalpa SutraSacred Symbol : Ahimsa (Peace)Special holiday : Birthday of Mahavira
BuddhismFollow teachings of Lord BuddhaB li f i “ ight f ld th” f M k hBelief in “eight fold path” for MokshaSacred Text : Tripitaka,Sacred Symbol : Dharmachakra (Wheel)Special holiday : Birthday of Buddha
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Concepts in Cultural competenceC p C p
Cultural competence
Culture, Subcultures and Ethnicity
Hierarchical versus Egalitarian culturesHierarchical versus Egalitarian cultures
Acculturation and Assimilation
Stereotypes and Generalizations
Ethnocentrism and Cultural RelativismEthnocentrism and Cultural Relativism
Emic and Etic perspectives of Culture
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Cultural considerations for Palliative care
Home, hospice or hospital?
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, p pHome preferred but hospice use can be encouraged
Patient Autonomy and decision makingy gPhysician and family based decision making preferred over autonomy
Language and Communication in the hospiceLanguage and Communication in the hospiceLanguage - Most understand English
Disclosing Diagnosis – Often conveyed to family first, sc os g ag os s O te co eyed to a y st,sensitivity and subtleness important.
Taboo words - Death, Dying, Cancer-non verbal cues, indirect nuances preferred over truth telling.
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Cultural considerations for Palliative careC PRole of family in caring
Caring for the sick and dying is the duty of the familyCaring for the sick and dying is the duty of the family
Attitude towards pain reliefLess demanding more tolerant with possible myths Less demanding , more tolerant with possible myths about addiction and dependency
Diet and food in the hospiceDiet and food in the hospiceCultural and religious differences in eating habits of people. Restrictions on beef for Hindus, restrictions on pork for Muslims etcpork for Muslims etc.
Toilet and washroom habitsCultural differences related to sanitizing after washroom Cultural differences related to sanitizing after washroom use, running water preferred over baths.
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Cultural considerations for Palliative careC P
Self CareThe family takes care of the sick particularly if it is an elderly member
Cultural BeliefsEvil Eye is neutralized in different ways R i i i h if i i A i lReciprocity with gifts quite common in Asian cultures
Religious Practices and BeliefsMost revert to traditional ways in stress or a serious illnessInfluence of religious practices and symbols Exchange of greeting on their specific holidaysExchange of greeting on their specific holidays
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Cultural considerations for Palliative careC P
Alternative Medicines - AyurvedayHealth is a dynamic integration between environment, body, mind and spirit and not just an absence of disease
Healing by
• Lifestyle changes
• Herbal supplements
• Meditation
• Nutritional and dietary regimens
• Breathing exercises
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Cultural considerations for Palliative careC P
Advance Directives, Prolongation of life and , gEuthanasia
Advance directive uncommon
Prolongation of life generally unacceptable
Attitude towards euthanasia varies across faiths
Post mortem and Organ DonationReligious sentiments make these generally unacceptable unless necessary
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Cultural considerations for Palliative careC P
Death and Dying Rituals, Funeral and burial Death and Dying Rituals, Funeral and burial Practices
Hindus - Cremation
Muslims - Burial
Sikhs - Cremation
Zoroastrians Towers of SilencesZoroastrians - Towers of Silences
Bereavement and Expression of GriefGrieving is generally associated with a lot of emotions often expressed as crying and wailing
Visiting the bereaved to offer condolences is a religious dutyVisiting the bereaved to offer condolences is a religious duty
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ConclusionsC
‘Asian Indian’ is a heterogeneous groupg g p
Individualized care plans
Family involvement in decision making and careFamily involvement in decision making and care
Accommodation of religious practices & beliefs
Awareness of religious influences on food
Same sex caregivers preferred
Anticipation of pain relief in spite of patients inhibitions
Involvement of cultural health interpreters and volunteersInvolvement of cultural health interpreters and volunteers
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