Project 170738
The Discovery of Death and Dying Beliefs and Practices among Low German Speaking Mennonites: Application to Best Practice Guidelines
The Discovery of Death and Dying Beliefs and Practices among Low German Speaking Mennonites: Application to Best Practice Guidelines
Project Information
| Study Type: | Other Qualitative_Study |
| Therapeutic Area: | Palliative_Care |
| Research Theme: | Social / Cultural / Environmental / Population Health |
| Disease Area: | palliative care |
| Data Type: | Canadian |
Institution & Funding
| Principal Investigator(s): | Kulig, Judith C |
| Institution: | University of Lethbridge (Alberta) |
| CIHR Institute: | Population and Public Health |
| Program: | |
| Peer Review Committee: | Palliative & End of Life Care |
| Competition Year: | 2008 |
| Term: | 3 yrs 0 mth |
Abstract Summary
The unique spiritual beliefs among Low German Speaking Mennonites (LGS) and their large population in Canada points to the need to understand their beliefs and practices about death and dying in order to ensure appropriate care is provided to this group. In collaboration with health care workers and administrators and Mennonite groups, we will collect information from LGS Mennonites to discover their beliefs and practices about death and dying. We will also interview key individuals about their experiences in caring for LGS Mennonite clients and examine policies that are used to provide palliative care for this group. With all of the information, and in discussion with health care providers, we will develop palliative care best practice guidelines for health care professionals who are involved with the LGS Mennonites.
Research Characteristics
This project includes the following research characteristics:
Study Justification
"collect information from LGS Mennonites to discover their beliefs and practices about death and dying"
Novelty Statement
"The unique spiritual beliefs among Low German Speaking Mennonites (LGS) and their large population in Canada points to the need to understand their beliefs and practices about death and dying in order to ensure appropriate care is provided to this group."
Methodology Innovation
qualitative interviews and policy review to develop best practice guidelines for palliative care in a specific cultural group