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Odontuya Davaasuren1, Jan Stjernswärd, Mary Callaway
1Health Science University of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
|May 8, 2007
Summary
Mongolia is building a national palliative care program by improving opioid access and integrating palliative care education into health professional training. This initiative aims to enhance end-of-life care standards across the country.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Healthcare Policy
- Medical Education
Background:
- Limited access to palliative care services in Mongolia.
- Need for improved pain management and end-of-life care.
- Requirement for standardized palliative care training for healthcare professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the foundational measures established for a national palliative care program in Mongolia.
- To report on policy changes facilitating access to essential palliative care medications.
- To describe the integration of palliative care education into healthcare training.
Main Methods:
- Policy review of prescription regulations for opioids.
- Curriculum analysis for medical, nursing, and social work undergraduate programs.
- Initiation of specialist training programs in palliative care.
Main Results:
- Availability of generic, cost-effective opioids established.
- Revised prescription regulations permit opioid use aligned with medical standards.
- Palliative care education integrated into undergraduate curricula.
- Specialist palliative care training programs launched.
Conclusions:
- Mongolia has laid the groundwork for a comprehensive national palliative care program.
- Policy and educational reforms are key components of this national strategy.
- The program aims to meet established international standards for palliative care.
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