Attitudes and knowledge about palliative care among citizens of Croatia: a case study of two cities with and without established palliative care service

ConclusionWomen, older participants, higher education, and being resident of a city with established palliative care services are associated with better knowledge and more positive attitudes towards palliative care.Lessons learnedWhile some factors associated with knowledge and attitudes towards palliative care are not modifiable, it is worthwhile to know that having an established palliative care services may be associated with better knowledge and more positive attitudes of citizens towards palliative care. At the community level, knowledge, awareness and access to palliative care services should also be expanded to strengthen individuals, engage the community, and ultimately achieve the goals set out in international palliative care strategies.LimitationsThe survey was conducted in only two cities in Croatia.Suggestions for future researchConducting the same study in multiple cities would help in gaining more knowledge about knowledge and awareness about palliative care in Croatia.  Published on 2021-09-01 00:00:00
Source: International Journal of Integrated Care - Category: Nursing Source Type: research