Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. Despite medical
advances, patients with CVD experience high morbidity and mortality rates, affecting their …

Background Home healthcare (HHC) comprises clinical services provided by medical
professionals for people living at home with various levels of care needs and health …

Background Universal and timely access to palliative care for patients with serious illnesses
requires mobilization of communities and both specialist-level and primary-or generalist …

Background: Individuals with palliative care needs face increased risk of discontinuity of
care as they navigate between healthcare settings, locations and practitioners which can …

Background Palliative care improves quality of life for people with life-threatening illnesses.
There are longstanding inequalities in access to palliative care, with many people never …

Primary care's disciplinary strengths explain its potential to support high-quality universal
health coverage in general, and palliative care in particular. Starfield et al. highlighted these …

Background: Serious health-related suffering is predicted to double in low-and middle-
income countries by 2060. Primary care offers the best opportunity to meet Universal Health …

Palliative care in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) faces challenges despite the
high number of patients in need. To provide accessible, affordable, and timely services, it is …

Background: Early provision of palliative care globally can be achieved by primary health
professionals. In Greece, a primary care reformation is currently under development; novel …

Children with End Stage Lung Disease (ESLD) are part of the growing population of
individuals with life-limiting conditions of childhood. These patients present with a diverse …