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Syilx health and well-being in palliative care Alexis, Carmella
Abstract
This thesis examines stories shared by Syilx community members in accessing primary healthcare and palliative care within rural and remote hospital systems in the North Okanagan. This thesis reviews the literature on Aboriginal palliative care delivery in addition to analyzing individual interviews with Syilx community members and review of traditional Syilx story. The purpose of examining these stories is to identify gaps within current systems of care that Aboriginal peoples navigate.This research discovered that Aboriginal palliative care models in British Columbia are limited for the diverse Aboriginal communities. This research also notes that Syilx communities want to engage healthcare providers in meaningful conversations to help advance understanding of traditions and cultural practices that facilitate health and wellness for Syilx communities.
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Syilx health and well-being in palliative care
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University of British Columbia
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2018
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This thesis examines stories shared by Syilx community members in accessing primary
healthcare and palliative care within rural and remote hospital systems in the North
Okanagan. This thesis reviews the literature on Aboriginal palliative care delivery in
addition to analyzing individual interviews with Syilx community members and review
of traditional Syilx story. The purpose of examining these stories is to identify gaps
within current systems of care that Aboriginal peoples navigate.This research
discovered that Aboriginal palliative care models in British Columbia are limited for
the diverse Aboriginal communities. This research also notes that Syilx communities
want to engage healthcare providers in meaningful conversations to help advance
understanding of traditions and cultural practices that facilitate health and wellness for
Syilx communities.
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eng
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2020-02-14
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Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
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Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
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10.14288/1.0388626
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University of British Columbia
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2020-05
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Graduate
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