End-of-Life Critical Care Across Korean and American Literature
Author Information
Author(s): Kim Soo Hyun, Wright Rebecca
Primary Institution: Johns Hopkins University
Hypothesis
What are the end-of-life care needs of Korean Americans compared to other racial-ethnic groups?
Conclusion
There is a substantial need for research into end-of-life care needs in critical care environments to improve inclusion and equity for Korean Americans.
Supporting Evidence
- Korean articles highlighted minimal advanced care planning and an absence of direct patient perspectives.
- US literature revealed a gap in critical care content but included older adults' hypothetical perspectives of palliative care.
- Differences were noted in preferences for end-of-life interventions between Korean Americans and other racial-ethnic groups.
Takeaway
Korean Americans have unique needs for end-of-life care that are different from other groups, and we need to learn more about them.
Methodology
A comprehensive scoping review of the literature was performed in 2024 following the Joanna Briggs methodology across seven databases.
Limitations
All studies included were descriptive, and there was a lack of direct patient perspectives in Korean literature.
Participant Demographics
Korean Americans and other racial-ethnic groups.
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