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Palliative care

Integrating palliative care into primary healthcare assessing the impact of capacity building programs for primary health workers in a coastal region of India

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This study in southern India looked at whether training could improve the knowledge and attitudes of frontline health workers about palliative care. More than 1,300 ASHA workers, auxiliary nurses, and staff nurses received training on topics such as managing symptoms, communicating with patients, and providing care at home. After the training, both groups showed clear … [Read more...] about Integrating palliative care into primary healthcare assessing the impact of capacity building programs for primary health workers in a coastal region of India

Culturally Tailored Palliative Care Communication for Pancreatic Cancer Patients and Their Caregivers: A Bilingual Community Health Worker Intervention

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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

Community-based palliative support: Rural Community Health Workers Transform Care Delivery

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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

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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

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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