Death and dying in Ghana: Implications for palliative and end-of-life care

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Commentary explores how cultural norms influence palliative care and end-of-life experiences in Ghana, highlighting family roles.

Cultural norms significantly shape perceptions of terminal illness and interactions with palliative care services.
The Ghanaian perspective emphasizes family involvement in care decisions, offering both opportunities and challenges for palliative care delivery.
Spiritual beliefs not only provide coping mechanisms but may also lead to delays in seeking palliative care, impacting symptom management.
Developing culturally congruent frameworks and community-based education is crucial to improve palliative care in Ghana.

Joshua Okyere (2025) studied this question.

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