Addressing the Critical Gap: Ensuring Urgent Access to Palliative Care Services with Essential Medications in Nepal.
J Pain Palliat Care Pharmacother
; 38(2): 170-179, 2024 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
Palliative care is essential for life-threatening illnesses. However, Nepal still faces significant challenges in accessing primary palliative care services, including required medications, particularly in rural areas. This commentary highlights the need for policies and guidelines to ensure equitable access to palliative care with medicines. While limited studies in Nepal confirmed the demand, challenges persist in rural areas with deficient access to quality healthcare. This article discusses the existing efforts and noteworthy initiatives implemented by healthcare institutions. However, these efforts are currently limited in scale. We recommend including essential palliative care medicines in government healthcare policies, establishing training programs for healthcare professionals, and developing comprehensive policies with detailed field research work to meet the growing demand. Addressing these issues will significantly improve the quality of life for palliative care patients in Nepal.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Cuidados Paliativos
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Medicamentos Esenciales
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Accesibilidad a los Servicios de Salud
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Pain Palliat Care Pharmacother
Asunto de la revista:
NEUROLOGIA
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PSICOFISIOLOGIA
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TERAPIA POR MEDICAMENTOS
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Nepal