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The Worldwide Hospice Palliative Care Alliance
Stephen R Connor1, Elizabeth Gwyther2
1Worldwide Hospice Palliative Care Alliance, Fairfax, Virginia, USA.
Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
|August 12, 2017
Summary
The Worldwide Hospice Palliative Care Alliance (WHPCA) advances global access to quality palliative care. It advocates for policy integration and provides resources, achieving significant milestones in its first eight years.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Public Policy
- Non-profit Management
Background:
- The Worldwide Hospice Palliative Care Alliance (WHPCA) was established in 2008.
- Recognized the critical need for integrating palliative care into global health policy.
- Aims for universal access to hospice and palliative care worldwide.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail the evolution and accomplishments of the WHPCA.
- To highlight the organization's impact on global palliative care development.
- To outline challenges and future directions for palliative care.
Main Methods:
- Review of WHPCA's organizational development and activities since 2008.
- Documentation of advocacy efforts with international bodies.
- Analysis of published resources and initiatives.
Main Results:
- Secured NGO status with WHO and UN Economic and Social Council.
- Published key resources like the Global Atlas of Palliative Care.
- Successfully advocated for palliative care in global health planning.
- Managed annual World Hospice and Palliative Care Day.
Conclusions:
- The WHPCA has made substantial contributions to advancing global palliative care.
- Continued advocacy and resource development are crucial for future growth.
- Addressing global challenges remains a priority for expanding palliative care access.
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