Think culturally, act locally – Understanding the Chinese community’s concerns about the Future Care Planning in Northern Ireland
文化思维与本地实践：北爱华人社区未来照护计划的关切

Thursday 26 February 2026
13:00-14:00
The Auditorium, McClay Library

Speaker:
Lijun XUE (薛丽君) is a PhD candidate in Nursing and Midwifery at Queen’s University Belfast, supervised by Prof. Kevin Brazil. Lijun’s research focuses on developing a culturally sensitive future care planning intervention for the use among Chinese ethnic communities in the UK. Her broader interests include palliative and hospice care, public health education and cultural adaptation. She previously earned a master’s degree in Nursing and Midwifery from the Queen’s University Belfast.

Abstract:
This talk explores how cultural differences between Northern Ireland and China shape the ways individuals and families discuss the future, make decisions, and prepare for care. 

Drawing on examples from diverse cultural contexts, it highlights how language choice, communication styles, and social norms influence people’s comfort levels and expectations when engaging in conversations about planning ahead. By understanding these cultural dynamics, we can better support inclusive, person-centred future care planning that respects the identities, family structures, and cultural backgrounds of individuals from Chinese ethnic communities. 

The talk seeks to encourage more compassionate and culturally informed dialogue, enabling people to make decisions that reflect what matters most to them and to enhance communication between Chinese ethnic residents in Northern Ireland and local healthcare providers.