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Palliative care development in India: new WHO conceptual model
BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care
|December 15, 2022
Summary
India
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Palliative Care Development
- Health Policy Analysis
Background:
- Palliative care is crucial for global health, yet its expansion faces challenges in many nations.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) developed a 2021 model with 18 indicators to assess palliative care.
- Ten core indicators are designated for monitoring advanced palliative care progress and identifying gaps.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate India's palliative care development using the WHO's 10 core indicators.
- To analyze the current status and progress of palliative care services in India.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of secondary data resources relevant to palliative care in India.
- Assessment based on the 10 core indicators from the WHO conceptual model.
Main Results:
- India has a National Programme for Palliative Care (2017) integrated into the National Health Mission.
- Four states (Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu) have established palliative care policies.
- While palliative care services have improved, significant regional disparities persist across India.
Conclusions:
- The WHO's proposed indicators provide a valuable framework for monitoring India's palliative care progress annually.
- Consistent monitoring can inform decision-making to address palliative care gaps and challenges.
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