Facilitators and barriers primary care physicians face in providing palliative care in low- and middle-income countries: a mixed methods systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Primary care physicians play a crucial role in delivering palliative care, particularly in low-and middle-income countries, where access to specialist services is often limited. However, various facilitators and barriers influence their ability to provide effective palliative care.

Objective

This systematic review aimed to identify and synthesise the facilitators and barriers experienced by primary care physicians in low- and middle-income countries when providing palliative care.

Methods

A convergent integrated mixed-methods review adhered to PRISMA guidelines. Seven databases (MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Scopus, Google Scholar, Policy Commons, and ProQuest) were searched. Data were synthesised using reflexive thematic analysis and narrative synthesis, and

SUBMITTER: Fernando G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12859843 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature