Pediatric Palliative Care Program Implementation in LMICs: A Systematic Review using SWOT Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Of the estimated 21 million children world-wide who need access to pediatric palliative care (PPC), about 97% currently reside in low-and middle-income countries (LMIC). Access to PPC programs in LMIC are limited, and successful strategies and barriers to program implementation remain understudied.

Objectives

We conducted a systematic review to characterize the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) of PPC program implementation in LMIC.

Methods

Using PRISMA guidelines, we searched key databases from inception to April 2022 and reviewed references manually. Eligible abstracts and articles included content related to composition, role, function, purpose, development, or implementation of PPC programs in LMIC.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Kenneson SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10712223 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature