Palliative care needs and quality of life among adults with advanced chronic illnesses in low-income communities of Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Palliative care (PC) is an interdisciplinary approach aimed at improving the physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being of patients and families affected by life-threatening diseases. This study aimed to investigate the need for PC among critically ill patients and their quality of life (QOL) in low-income groups in Bangladesh.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted at four healthcare facilities from March to April 2023, involving 553 registered patients with advanced chronic conditions. After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, 183 patients in the advanced stage of illness were included. We collected data on sociodemographic, comorbidities, disabilities, and the 10-item African Palliative Outcome Scale (APOS). The Supportive and Palliative

SUBMITTER: Hossain A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11742788 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature