Knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of the community about palliative care

by, Dr. Lumturi MERKURI, Dr. Dorina DERVISHI

Abstract

Background: Although cancer is the disease for which people need palliative care the most, the number of diseases and conditions requiring palliative care has increased and will continue to grow. Palliative care improves health, reduces unnecessary hospitalization as well as overuse of health services. There are several barriers to palliative care access and the main are those related to the public such as: lack of public awareness on palliative care, on their benefits; cultural and social barriers.

How to cite: Merkuri, L., & Dervishi, D. (2022). Knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of the community about palliative care. Medicus, 6(1), 11–18.

https://doi.org/10.58944/ruyj5628