Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of palliative care services at five tertiary hospitals in nigeria: a qualitative formative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Palliative care (PC) is critical for improving the quality of life for individuals with life-limiting illnesses, yet it remains inaccessible or underdeveloped in low- and middle-income countries like Nigeria. Understanding the factors influencing PC implementation is a crucial first step toward strengthening health system readiness and responsiveness to meet the growing demand for PC services in Nigeria and similar settings.

Methods

We conducted five in-depth interviews and ten focus group discussions to explore health provider, patient and caregiver perspectives on barriers and facilitators to PC implementation at five geographically diverse PC units in Nigeria. Guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR), qualitative data were analyze

SUBMITTER: Obiezu-Umeh C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12285048 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature