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Palliative medicine: barriers and developments in mainland China
Jinxiang Li1, Mellar P Davis, Pamela Gamier
1Department of Palliative Medicine, West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Current Oncology Reports
|April 14, 2011
Summary
Palliative care development in China addresses the needs of an aging population and rising cancer rates. Key initiatives include establishing hospice institutes and training programs to overcome existing barriers.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Oncology
- Public Health
Background:
- China's aging population and increasing cancer incidence necessitate palliative care.
- Physician-related and population-related factors present barriers to palliative care development.
- The establishment of the first hospice care institute in Tianjin marks a significant step.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the current state and development of palliative care in China.
- To identify barriers hindering palliative care expansion.
- To highlight key initiatives and principles guiding palliative care practice.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing palliative care initiatives and institutions in China.
- Identification of established community hospice models, such as Ning Yang Yuan.
- Examination of academic partnerships, like the one in Chengdu with the World Health Organization, for training.
Main Results:
- The Li Ka Shing Foundation has established community hospices.
- Academic centers are partnering with the World Health Organization to create centers of excellence for palliative care education.
- The National Hospice Service Program has formulated five core principles for palliative care practice.
Conclusions:
- Palliative care development is crucial for China's healthcare system.
- Collaborative efforts and structured principles are advancing palliative care accessibility and quality.
- Overcoming identified barriers is essential for future growth.
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