Abstract
BackgroundThe diversity of the population is associated with different needs and expectations towards palliative and hospice care. Current approaches available in Germany generally fall short in addressing the role of diversity and intersectionality in this health care setting and healthcare facilities struggle with organizational difficulties and missing information on how to implement corresponding diversity-sensitive measures. The present study aims to develop a hands-on manual that enables providers of hospice and palliative care to implement measures and strategies for diversity-sensitive care, while taking into account the perspective of healthcare users and explicitly including vulnerable and minority patient groups.MethodsA participatory approach is used to co-create the aforementioned manual using an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design. First, based on a systematic analysis of existing measures, an initial draft of the manual will be developed. Subsequently, an online survey will be conducted among all hospice and palliative care providers in Germany (n = 2,823). Based on the results of the survey, 12 to 15 qualitative problem-centered interviews will be conducted with employees of selected providers who took part in the survey. Results of the survey and the qualitative interviews will be integrated and analyzed. In parallel to the development and research process, a comprehensive dissemination strategy will be developed.DiscussionThe manual will assist providers of palliative and hospice care in determining goals, needs, and available resources in order to utilize patient-centered and diversity-sensitive measures to meet a wide range of expectations. It can also be informative for providers in other countries. The participatory co-development approach ensures the practical relevance of the manual, while the mixed-methods design allows for targeted input on the manual’s usability, acceptance, and viability as a supportive tool.
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