Article: [Considering diversity in nursing and palliative care - the example of migrants]

Our society is characterized by increasing diversity. Immigrants greatly contribute to this diversification. Currently, one fifth of the population in Germany is considered to be of immigrant origin. Healthcare needs of immigrants are often not sufficiently taken into account by healthcare institutions. This may result in many barriers encountered by immigrants in the healthcare system, which may affect the utilization and quality of care. These barriers are particularly pronounced in nursing and palliative care. Current strategies aiming to reduce these barriers are limited as they often only focus on culture and religion, thereby neglecting the role of other diversity dimensions, such as sex and socioeconomic status. Diversity management is able to overcome these shortcomings by implementing conditions in healthcare institutions which promote awareness and openness towards the diversity of healthcare clients. This can improve the quality of care and can contribute to patient-oriented healthcare.

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