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Silent suffering: Status of pediatric palliative care services in Pakistan

Sarosh Saleem1

  • 1Assistant Professor, Bioethics, Shalamar Medical & Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan; PhD Scholar, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO, USA.

Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care
|November 23, 2023
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Pakistan faces significant challenges in pediatric palliative care (PPC) due to limited healthcare resources and professional shortages. Despite these hurdles, growing awareness and ongoing efforts aim to improve end-of-life care for children.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Policy
  • Pediatrics
  • Palliative Care

Background:

  • Pakistan, the fifth most populous nation, grapples with an underdeveloped healthcare system.
  • Severe shortages of healthcare professionals impact service delivery across the country.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the current state of pediatric palliative care (PPC) in Pakistan.
  • To identify challenges and opportunities in improving end-of-life care for children.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of Pakistan's healthcare landscape.
  • Review of factors affecting PPC service availability.

Main Results:

  • Pediatric palliative care services are scarce, hindered by cultural, social, and financial barriers.
  • Significant healthcare professional shortages impede quality end-of-life care for children.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing resource allocation and professional shortages is critical for advancing PPC in Pakistan.
  • Growing awareness among healthcare providers offers a pathway to improve pediatric end-of-life care and quality of life.

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