Expanding the reach of palliative care to community-based home care programs

Kathleen M Defilippi; Sue Cameron

doi:10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2010.04.004

Expanding the reach of palliative care to community-based home care programs

J Pain Symptom Manage. 2010 Jul;40(1):3-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2010.04.004.

Authors

Kathleen M Defilippi¹, Sue Cameron

Affiliation

¹ Hospice Palliative Care Association of South Africa, Pinelands, South Africa. kath@hpca.co.za

PMID: 20619203
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2010.04.004

Abstract

This article describes a pilot project, run over a two-year period in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It was aimed at assessing the impact of a model of introducing a palliative care component and professional supervision of community caregivers on the quality of care given to people living with HIV/AIDS and their families. The use of the African Palliative Care Association African Palliative Outcome Scale as an assessment tool is outlined, and the challenges and outcomes encountered by the various role players are listed. The overall conclusion is that this model is a cost-effective way of increasing access to palliative care in resource poor settings.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Adult
Ambulatory Care
Community Health Services / organization & administration*
Community Health Services / trends*
Female
Health Plan Implementation
Home Care Services / organization & administration*
Home Care Services / trends*
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care
Palliative Care / organization & administration*
Palliative Care / trends*
South Africa
Young Adult