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The research aims to identify the facilitators and barriers affecting access to palliative care services in low- and middle-income countries.

April 21, 2026Open Access

Facilitators and barriers in accessing palliative care services in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review of qualitative studies

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The research aims to identify the facilitators and barriers affecting access to palliative care services in low- and middle-income countries.
Systematic review of qualitative studies
Analysis of barriers and facilitators to accessing palliative care
Focus on low- and middle-income country contexts
Barriers include economic constraints and lack of awareness about palliative care
Facilitators involve community engagement and training of healthcare workers
Identified factors influence the effective delivery of palliative care services

Abstract

This abstract was presented as a peer-reviewed oral presentation at the Fourth Annual Academic Sessions, College of Palliative Medicine of Sri Lanka 2025. The abstract was published in the official conference abstract book. Only the relevant pages (cover page and author’s abstract) are attached here. This work contributes to public health evidence dissemination.

Facilitators and barriers in accessing palliative care services in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review of qualitative studies

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