Latino advanced cancer patients' prognostic awareness and familial cultural influences on advance care planning engagement: a qualitative study.

Normarie Torres BlascoLianel RosarioMegan J Shen

Published in: Palliative care and social practice (2023)

Findings indicate the importance of communication, family involvement, and incorporation of beliefs for promoting an accurate prognostic understanding among Latino patients. It is imperative to address disparities in Latino advanced cancer patients' prognostic understanding so they can engage in informed treatment decision-making around end-of-life care.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
decision making
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
african american
advance care planning
social media
mass spectrometry