Light in the darkness - accessibility to palliative care for cancer patients of Chinese background and their families.

IF 1.1 Q4 PRIMARY HEALTH CARE

Journal of primary health care Pub Date : 2026-03-26 DOI:10.1071/HC24112

Chi Eung Danforn Lim, Carmen Sanchez, Hui Chen

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Abstract

Introduction: Palliative care addresses the comprehensive needs of advanced-stage cancer patients, enhancing their quality of life. However, due to cultural and linguistic differences, Chinese Australians encounter substantial barriers to accessing these services.

Aim: This study aimed to investigate the barriers preventing Chinese Australians from accessing palliative care services.

Methods: Surveys and interviews were conducted with Chinese Australian cancer patients and their caregivers to assess their awareness, understanding, and challenges related to palliative care.

Results: Among 136 surveyed and eight interviewed participants, a significant lack of awareness and numerous misconceptions about palliative care were evident, with language as the primary barrier despite strong interest in such services.

Discussion: The results indicate a need to improve the awareness and accessibility of palliative care for the Chinese Australian community. Local health authorities and medical associations should collaborate in developing and disseminating culturally and linguistically appropriate information to increase service uptake among ethnic groups in Australia.

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黑暗中的光明——华裔癌症患者及其家属获得姑息治疗的机会。

姑息治疗解决了晚期癌症患者的综合需求，提高了他们的生活质量。然而，由于文化和语言的差异，华裔澳大利亚人在获得这些服务时遇到了很大的障碍。目的：本研究旨在调查澳大利亚华人获得姑息治疗服务的障碍。方法：对澳大利亚华裔癌症患者及其护理人员进行调查和访谈，评估他们对姑息治疗的认识、理解和面临的挑战。结果：在136名受访者和8名受访者中，对姑息治疗明显缺乏认识和许多误解，语言是主要障碍，尽管对此类服务有浓厚的兴趣。讨论：结果表明需要提高澳大利亚华人社区对姑息治疗的认识和可及性。地方卫生当局和医学协会应合作制定和传播在文化和语言上适当的信息，以增加澳大利亚各族裔群体对服务的接受。

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