concept   end-of-life care
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, end-of-life care emphasizes family caregiving at home and relies less on care facilities.
2 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 approach to end-of-life care Japan Families often provide care for terminally ill relatives at home, with a focus on maintaining harmony and avoiding burdening the family member with external care 1
2 end-of-life care Japan Hospice care is less commonly chosen due to cultural norms emphasizing family caregiving at home, leading to a lower utilization of end-of-life care facilities. 1