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August 11, 2025Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand

Assessing Palliative Care Needs in Two Rural Communities in Thailand Through a Household Survey

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Overview

Cross-sectional study identified palliative care need in older adults with non-cancer conditions in two communities, highlighting service gaps.

Key Points

  • Palliative care need prevalence was 2.03 per 1,000 in Mae Pa, with 84.62% having non-cancer conditions, primarily among older adults.
  • In Mueang Phon, the prevalence was 2.33 per 1,000, with 81.82% of individuals having non-cancer conditions and 54.55% neurodegenerative diseases.
  • This observational analysis documented a significant need for palliative care among older adults in two rural Thai communities.
  • Findings emphasize the need for enhanced palliative care services focused on older adults and those with non-cancer conditions.

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A 2025 study studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68a35ee30a429f79733278b7https://doi.org/10.35755/jmedassocthai.2025.7.580-587-03069
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