A model for integrating palliative care into Eastern Mediterranean health systems with a primary care approach
The model proposed for integrating palliative care into PHC should serve as a framework that enhances access to available and affordable services for countries in the region. While this model was developed based on the overall conditions of the region, each country can tailor it to its unique strengths and opportunities.
Authors
- Nahla Gafer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6291-093X)
- Ismat Jabeen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2948-2739)
- Hadis Ashrafizadeh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9369-5854)
- Lamia Mahmoud (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7524-5171)
- Maryam Rassouli
- Nuhamin Tekle Gebre (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2284-009X)
Institutions
- Aga Khan University (PK)
- World Health Organization Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (EG)
- Dezful University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Cicely Saunders International (GB)
- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Palliative Care
- Published
- 2024-11-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-024-01590-5
- Citations
- 7
- Primary Topic
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.80