Palliative care for people with substance use disorders: a qualitative study of the experiences of rural primary care providers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Australia, substance use disorders disproportionately affect people living in rural and remote areas. Patients with substance use disorders who receive palliative care have complex, often unmet, end-of-life needs. There is scarce evidence on the management of patients with substance use disorders in palliative care, and there is no consensus on the model of care to assist general practitioners manage their patients. This is particularly salient for general practitioners in rural areas, who provide most of the palliative care to their patients.

Methods

This qualitative study explored the experiences of providing palliative care to patients with a substance use disorder among general practitioners in regional Western Australia. Data were collected through semi-st

SUBMITTER: Tayba L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12285175 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature