Background Universal access to palliative care remains a distant goal in many low resource
settings, despite the growing evidence of its benefits. The unmet need for palliative care is …

Background The increasing incidence of cancer and chronic diseases in South Asia has
created a growing public health and clinical need for palliative care in the region. As an …

Background Palliative care has proven over time that it can help prolong life spans with the
use of hospices. The literature reports that most patients with cancer are diagnosed in the …

Context Hospice facilities are increasingly preferred as a location of death, but little is known
about the characteristics of patients who die in these facilities in the US Objectives We …

Background With the fast growth of the older population and the increasing rates of chronic
illnesses, the demand for hospice care is increasing at a rapid pace. This is bringing great …

Background: Palliative care programs are rapidly evolving for patients with life-threatening
illnesses. Increased and earlier access for facilities is a subject of growing importance in …

Abstract Purpose of the Review The definition of respite care remains unclear and its
purpose and effectiveness are unproven till date. This paper reviews the current evidence …

Context: The palliative care program in King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC) is growing
rapidly to serve the needs of patients with cancer and their families. Objective: To describe …

Objectives To provide an overview of the global disparities in cancer pain management. To
discuss cultural, religious, and spiritual considerations in cancer pain assessment and …

Globally, 40 million people need palliative care; about 69% are people over 60 years of age.
The highest proportion (78%) of adults are from low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) …