This study found that bilingual community health workers helped pancreatic cancer patients and their families better understand their illness and engage with palliative care through culturally appropriate education and ongoing support. By providing information in the patients' preferred language and building trusted relationships, community health workers helped families … [Read more...] about Culturally Tailored Palliative Care Communication for Pancreatic Cancer Patients and Their Caregivers: A Bilingual Community Health Worker Intervention
Palliative care
Community-based palliative support: Rural Community Health Workers Transform Care Delivery
This study in rural Oregon tested a training program that prepared community health workers to support people with serious illness and limited access to specialist care. Forty workers completed a 12-hour course covering topics like symptom management, care planning, and supporting families. After the training, they showed better understanding and greater confidence in helping … [Read more...] about Community-based palliative support: Rural Community Health Workers Transform Care Delivery
Evaluation of the “Attentive Visitors” training program to support community volunteers in their palliative care signposting role: a multimethods design
This study in Belgium tested a training program for community volunteers who support people with serious illness and end-of-life care needs. The training aimed to improve their knowledge, communication skills, and confidence when working with families and health professionals. After the training, volunteers showed better understanding of palliative care and felt more confident … [Read more...] about Evaluation of the “Attentive Visitors” training program to support community volunteers in their palliative care signposting role: a multimethods design
Operationalising palliative care integration: Experiences of implementers in South Africa
This study looked at how palliative care is being put into practice in public health facilities in South Africa. It found that health workers had different levels of confidence in providing care and faced challenges like limited staff, time, and training. Good teamwork, clear communication, and strong leadership were seen as important for better care. The study shows that more … [Read more...] about Operationalising palliative care integration: Experiences of implementers in South Africa
Improving palliative care access in rural Malawi: insights from a mixed-methods exploration of structural and social determinants
This study looked at access to palliative care in rural Malawi, where many people live far from health facilities and have limited services. Most patients in the program were older adults, and many traveled long distances for care. Interviews showed that access depends on strong local leadership, reliable supplies, and support for community health workers who help deliver care … [Read more...] about Improving palliative care access in rural Malawi: insights from a mixed-methods exploration of structural and social determinants