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Cledy Eliana Dos Santos1,2,3, Luciana Silveira Campos1,4, Newton Barros1
1Palliative Care and Pain Services. Hospital Nossa Senhora da Conceição - Conceição Hospital Group - Porto Alegre, Brasil.
Revista Da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
|July 25, 2019
Summary
Brazil
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Healthcare Management
- Demography
Background:
- Palliative care demand in Brazil is projected to rise significantly.
- Population growth and aging trends necessitate proactive healthcare planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To estimate future human resource and service needs for palliative care in Brazil.
- To project demand based on population growth until 2040.
Main Methods:
- Utilized population and mortality data from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics.
- Estimated service needs using established literature data.
Main Results:
- Brazilian population projected to increase by 31.5% between 2000 and 2040.
- Palliative care demand expected to grow from 662,065 in 2000 to 1,166,279 in 2040.
- Significant increases projected in healthcare staff, including doctors and nurses, per capita.
Conclusions:
- A national strategy is crucial to address escalating palliative care needs.
- Expanding support networks and training existing healthcare professionals are key strategies.
- Proactive planning can help mitigate suffering associated with increased demand.
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