Palliative care in the Eastern Mediterranean: comparative analysis using specific indicators.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Monitoring the development of palliative care (PC) illustrates the capacity of health systems to respond to the needs of people experiencing serious health-related suffering.

Aim

To analyse comparatively the situation of PC in the countries of the Easter Mediterranean region using context-specific indicators.

Method

An online questionnaire with 15 context-specific PC indicators investigating service provision, use of medicines, policy, education, and vitality was designed. Authors Institution 1 nominated in-country experts to complete the survey. Data were analysed using a comparative description of indicators per domain and a multivariate analysis.

Results

In-country experts were identified in 17/22 countries. 12/17 contributed to the survey. In tot

SUBMITTER: Sanchez-Cardenas MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9528121 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature