Background: Palliative care (PC) is recognised by the United Nations as a crucial element of universal health coverage. This article explores the cultural beliefs around the acceptability and accessibility of PC in Tanzania, East Africa.
Aim: To provide insight into barriers for the provision of culturally safe PC in this region.
Method: Qualitative studies researching adult perspectives on PC in Tanzania between 2010 and 2022 were critically appraised.
Findings: Of 153 studies identified in the initial search, seven met the inclusion criteria. Four key themes were identified: acceptability of PC for recipients; acceptability of PC for providers; accessibility of PC for recipients and accessibility of PC for providers.
Conclusion: Cultural beliefs around the acceptability of PC included shared values for individuals at the end of life and challenges around breaking bad news. Barriers to the accessibility of PC included training opportunities and opioid availability. Further research prioritising 'cultural safety' is necessary to improve PC provision in Tanzania.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/ijpn.2025.31.2.68 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Corneal Keratocytes, Fibroblasts, and Myofibroblasts Exhibit Distinct Transcriptional Profiles In Vitro.
Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci
March 2025
Department of Bioengineering, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, Texas, United States.
Purpose: After stromal injury to the cornea, the release of growth factors and pro-inflammatory cytokines promotes the activation of quiescent keratocytes into a migratory fibroblast and/or fibrotic myofibroblast phenotype. Persistence of the myofibroblast phenotype can lead to corneal fibrosis and scarring, which are leading causes of blindness worldwide. This study aims to establish comprehensive transcriptional profiles for cultured corneal keratocytes, fibroblasts, and myofibroblasts to gain insights into the mechanisms through which these phenotypic changes occur.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNovel Non-Destructive Detection Methods for in Northern Red Oak and Chestnut.
Phytopathology
March 2025
Michigan State University, Dept. Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, 105 CIPS, East Lansing, Michigan, United States, 48910;
Oak wilt, caused by the fungal pathogen , spreads via root grafts and insect vectors, threating oaks ( spp.) and chestnuts ( spp.) in the United States.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJanus Membrane-Based Wearable Dual-Channel SERS Sensor for Sweat Collection and Monitoring of Lactic Acid and pH Levels.
Anal Chem
March 2025
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, 44 West Culture Road, Ji'nan 250012, China.
Sweat, as a metabolic byproduct, encompasses a diverse array of molecular information pertinent to our physiological states and overall health. The extraction of minute quantities of sweat, coupled with sensitive monitoring and identification of its internal molecular components, constitutes an effective strategy for assessing bodily conditions. We engineer a Janus membrane utilizing electrospinning techniques for application on human skin to facilitate sweat collection.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAdvanced Pt/TiSnO-C Composite Supported Electrocatalyst with Functionalized Carbon for Sustainable Energy Conversion Technologies.
Nanomaterials (Basel)
February 2025
Institute of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, HUN-REN Research Centre for Natural Sciences, Magyar Tudósok Körútja 2, H-1117 Budapest, Hungary.
Sn-doped TiO-carbon composites were identified as promising multifunctional supports for Pt electrocatalysts, in which the oxide component enhances resistance against corrosion and strong metal-support interactions at the Pt-oxide boundary ensure high stability for the Pt nanoparticles. This work is devoted to the study of the influence of preliminary functionalization of the carbon on the properties of Pt/TiSnO-C catalysts. The structural, compositional and morphological differences between the samples prepared using functionalized or unmodified carbon, as well as the effect of carbon pre-modification on the electrocatalytic behavior of the synthesized Pt catalysts, were investigated using TEM, XRD, XPS, nitrogen adsorption and electrochemical measurements.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAnti-Inflammatory and Immunomodulatory Properties of Inorganic Fullerene-Like Tungsten Disulfide Nanoparticles in the Culture of Human Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells.
Nanomaterials (Basel)
February 2025
Medical Faculty Foca, University of East Sarajevo, 73300 Foča, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Tungsten disulfide (WS) nanoparticles have emerged in the biomedical field as potential theranostic agents due to their unique properties, including biocompatibility. However, their impact on the immune response remains unexplored. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of inorganic fullerene-like WS (IF-WS) nanostructures on human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) in vitro.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWant AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!