Enhancing Palliative Care Accessibility Through Puskesmas: Insights from Rural and Coastal Communities in Indonesia
Background: The strong influence of Eastern culture in Indonesia has led to an uneven distribution of palliative patient services and an increasing number of difficult-to-cure diseases such as cancer and AIDS. Aim: To gather information from the community about the implementation and availability of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2025-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1740_24 |
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| Summary: | Background:
The strong influence of Eastern culture in Indonesia has led to an uneven distribution of palliative patient services and an increasing number of difficult-to-cure diseases such as cancer and AIDS.
Aim:
To gather information from the community about the implementation and availability of palliative services.
Material and Method:
Qualitative research was conducted with the help of various interviews.
Result:
Providing palliative care in rural areas allows people to receive care at home with their families, in line with their cultural practices.
Conclusion:
The importance of preparing palliative care in rural areas, especially in poor and developing countries around the world. |
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| ISSN: | 0976-4879 0975-7406 |