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Nicole Baur1, Carlos Centeno2, Eduardo Garralda2
1School of Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Glasgow, Dumfries Campus, Dumfries, DG1 4ZL, UK.
Wellcome Open Research
|September 6, 2019
Summary
This study mapped global palliative care development in 198 countries for 2017. It used expert surveys and data analysis to assess progress and inform future strategies for end-of-life care.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Palliative Care Research
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Limited scientific evidence currently underpins global palliative care development.
- Growing interest from policymakers, researchers, and activists highlights the need for robust data.
- This study builds upon previous iterations to provide a rigorous assessment of palliative care advancement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the level of palliative care development in 198 countries in 2017.
- To ensure comparability with previous global palliative care assessments.
- To present the methodologies employed in data collection and analysis for this global mapping.
Main Methods:
- Primary data collected via online questionnaires from in-country experts.
- Supplementation of questionnaire data with published literature and grey literature.
- Analysis using a novel scoring system and algorithm, incorporating population and opioid consumption data.
Main Results:
- Presents a comprehensive 'world map' of palliative care development in 2017.
- Provides updated data on the global status of palliative care.
- Establishes a benchmark for future comparative studies in palliative care.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a crucial update on global palliative care development.
- The methodology ensures improved rigor and comparability with prior assessments.
- Findings will inform policy, research, and activism in palliative care worldwide.
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