Factors influencing accessibility of palliative care: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Palliative care is essential for enhancing quality of life in patients with life-threatening illnesses. However, its accessibility remains inconsistent across populations and regions. This review systematically examines and quantifies factors influencing accessibility of palliative care.

Methods

We conducted a comprehensive literature search in PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL, Embase, the Cochrane Library, CNKI, Wanfang, and VIP databases, covering the period from January 2014 to July 2024. The search aimed to identify observational studies on factors influencing accessibility of palliative care. Keywords related to accessibility were derived from the five dimensions defined by Penchansky and Thomas: availability, accessibility, accommodation, affordability, and ac

SUBMITTER: Shi Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11931750 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature