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Increasing Access to Palliative Care in Cameroon: Progress, Gaps, and Recommendations.
Nahyeni Bassah1,2, Anna Santos Salas1, Niba Clinton Ambe1
1Faculty of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, University of Alberta, Third Floor Edmonton, Clinic Health Academy, 11405 87 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6G 1C9, Canada.
Nursing Reports (Pavia, Italy)
|November 25, 2024
Summary
Palliative care services in Cameroon are growing, with initiatives in clinical care and education. However, gaps in research and community engagement need addressing for equitable access.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Palliative Care Medicine
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Palliative care access is a critical global need, particularly in low-resource settings.
- Cameroon faces increasing demand for palliative care due to rising life-limiting illnesses.
- Mapping existing services is crucial to identify access gaps and guide future development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To map available palliative care services and programs in Cameroon.
- To identify existing gaps in palliative care provision.
- To inform recommendations for improving early access to palliative care.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature review of palliative care in Cameroon was conducted.
- Searches included major databases (Embase, MEDLINE, Scopus, etc.) and gray literature.
- Thematic analysis used the World Health Organization model for palliative care assessment.
Main Results:
- 21 organizations offered palliative care services, including clinical care, education, advocacy, and research.
- Key initiatives involved training workshops and various care models (outpatient, inpatient, community-based).
- Limited reporting was found on oral morphine production, community engagement, advocacy, and research.
Conclusions:
- Palliative care development has progressed in five Cameroonian regions over two decades.
- An intersectoral approach involving government, community, and healthcare stakeholders is essential for sustainability.
- Collaborative efforts can help ensure equitable access to palliative care in Cameroon.
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