Challenges of palliative care identified by stakeholders in resource-limited settings: A multi-regional study in Kazakhstan.

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Date publication

juin 2024

Journal

Journal of cancer policy

Auteurs

Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Dr ACETI Monica

Tous les auteurs :
Salikhanov I, Yuliya S, Aceti M, Schweighoffer R, Kunirova G, Khashagulgova F, Crape BL, Katapodi MC

Lien Pubmed

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38513969

Résumé

In Kazakhstan, a country of 19 million residents, more than 100,000 patients need palliative care. Since at least one family member is usually involved in the care of a terminal patient, more than 200,000 people would benefit from high-quality palliative care services in the country. However, with only 45 physicians and 101 nurses attending to 1925 palliative beds, Kazakhstan seeks to develop palliative services that meet the national needs in resource-limited settings and international standards. The objectives of this study are to explore the challenges faced by stakeholders involved in palliative care in Kazakhstan and to subsequently provide recommendations that can guide policymakers towards further developing palliative care services in the country.