Around 40 million individuals worldwide require palliative care. Over three-quarters of those needing palliative care are from low and middle-income countries (LMICs) where palliative care is still developing and is primarily limited to urban areas. A study conducted by Aregay et al., (2020) examined 30 research papers published between 1990 and 2019 that describe strategies used by LMICs to develop palliative care in rural areas. Networked services to ensure medicines and care are accessible in the community, as well as training that includes community members, such as community volunteers and religious leaders, alongside healthcare professionals, are two key processes that may support palliative care in rural and remote areas. Read more…
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