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[Structuring a palliative care service in Brazil: experience report].
João Batista Santos Garcia1, Rayssa Fiterman Rodrigues2, Sara Fiterman Lima3
1Disciplina de Anestesiologia, Dor e Cuidados Paliativos da Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, MA, Brasil; Programa de Pós-Graduação da Universidade Federal do Maranhão, São Luís, MA, Brasil.
Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology (Elsevier)
|August 7, 2014
Summary
Structuring palliative care (PC) in Brazil is a public health challenge. This hospital
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Public Health
- Palliative Care
Context:
- Palliative care (PC) in Brazil faces structural challenges, impacting public health.
- An oncology referral hospital in Maranhão lacked specialized beds for terminally ill patients.
- Patients were housed in general wards, causing distress.
Purpose:
- To share experiences and present initiatives for developing a Palliative Care Service.
- To address the lack of structured PC in an oncology setting.
- To improve end-of-life care for cancer patients.
Summary:
- Initiatives included a photo contest ('Flashes of Life') and a 'Room of Dreams' ward, developed with university partnership.
- These efforts led to dedicated wards for PC and sponsor commitment.
- The project demonstrated a reproducible model for PC establishment.
Impact:
- Successful local initiative for establishing PC in a cancer hospital.
- Highlights the value of local efforts in Brazil for patient care and policy influence.
- Emphasizes key priorities for PC service development: symptom management, humanization, and professional education.
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