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Palliative care and nursing.

¹Department of Anaesthesia, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria. folait2001@yahoo.com

African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences

|March 17, 2010

Summary

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Palliative care addresses pain and suffering in chronic illnesses, offering crucial support to patients and families. Its development worldwide, including in Nigeria, requires education, drug availability, and government policy for better outcomes.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Palliative Medicine

Background:

Palliative care is increasingly vital due to changing disease patterns and an aging population with chronic conditions.
It focuses on reducing pain and suffering for patients with life-limiting illnesses.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the importance of palliative care as a public health issue.
To outline the components of palliative care and its relevance for service development in Nigeria.

Main Methods:

The abstract discusses the multidisciplinary team approach in palliative care delivery.
It references World Health Organization (WHO) policies as essential for development.

Main Results:

Palliative care provides comprehensive support including pain and symptom control, psychosocial, and spiritual aid.
Bereavement support, including care for orphans, is an integral part of palliative care.
WHO policies emphasize education, drug availability, and government policy for advancing palliative care.

Conclusions:

Palliative care is essential for improving the quality of life for patients with chronic diseases.
Effective palliative care service and research in Nigeria can be achieved through collaboration between clinicians, government, and health educators, guided by WHO policies.