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7071843 
Journal Article 
Methods for overcoming barriers in palliative care for ethnic/racial minorities: a systematic review 
Mayeda, DP; Ward, KT; , 
2019 
1 
Palliative and Supportive Care
ISSN: 1478-9515
EISSN: 1478-9523 
English 
31347483 
Ethnic/racial minority groups are less likely to discuss issues involving end-of-life treatment preferences and utilize palliative care or hospice services. Some barriers may be differences in language, religion, lower levels of health literacy, or less access to healthcare services and information. The purpose of this article is to conduct a systematic review on interventional studies that investigated methods to overcome the barriers faced by ethnic/racial minorities when accessing end-of-life services, including completing advanced directives, accepting palliative care, and enrolling in hospice.