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  • Global Health Definitions
  • Serious Illness Care

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  • The International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care (IAHPC) initiated a consensus process to define palliative care (PC).
  • This effort aligns with the Lancet Commission's focus on global access to palliative care and pain relief.
  • Existing definitions required refinement to encompass the concept of serious health-related suffering.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the research and methodology behind the newly developed consensus-based definition of palliative care.
  • To establish a universally applicable definition that addresses diverse global perspectives on PC.
  • To provide a foundation for improving access to and delivery of palliative care worldwide.

Main Methods:

  • A three-phased consensus process involving international healthcare workers and PC experts.
  • Phase 1: 38 PC experts evaluated and revised the World Health Organization's definition components.
  • Phase 2: 412 IAHPC members across 88 countries rated agreement with proposed components.
  • Phase 3: An expert panel finalized the definition based on Phase 2 results.

Main Results:

  • A new consensus-based definition of palliative care was established.
  • Palliative care is defined as active, holistic care for individuals of all ages experiencing serious health-related suffering from severe illness, particularly those nearing end of life.
  • The definition emphasizes improving quality of life for patients, families, and caregivers, and includes recommendations for governments.

Conclusions:

  • Significant global diversity exists in the perception and interpretation of palliative care.
  • Reconciling differing views on the scope of PC (all suffering vs. end-of-life care) was a key challenge.
  • The new definition provides a unified framework to guide global palliative care initiatives.