RT Journal Article
T1 Knowledge, Attitudes and Expectations of Physicians with Respect to Palliative Care in Ecuador: A Qualitative Study.
A1 Dávalos-Batallas, Viviana
A1 Mahtani-Chugani, Vinita
A1 López-Núñez, Carla
A1 Duque, Víctor
A1 Leon-Larios, Fatima
A1 Lomas-Campos, Maria-de-Las-Mercedes
A1 Sanz, Emilio
K1 Ecuador
K1 competency framework
K1 medical education
K1 palliative care
K1 qualitative research
AB Background: The worldwide need for palliative care is high, especially in mid- income countries like Ecuador, where the percentage of patients receiving such care is very small due to the scarcity of infrastructure and specialized personnel and to the unequal distribution in the country. The objective of this study is to explore the knowledge, attitudes and expectations related to palliative care of the physicians in Ecuador. Methods: A qualitative study based on 28 semi-structured interviews, from March 2014 to November 2016, with physicians working in four cities in Ecuador recruited through the snowball technique. Thematic analysis was developed supported by the ATLAS.ti software. Results: Five core themes were identified: (1) training, (2) health policy, (3) professionals' activities, (4) health services and (5) development of palliative care in Ecuador. Conclusions: Strategies are needed which intensify the training of medical professional in palliative care, as well as avail the human resources and materials for providing it.
YR 2020
FD 2020-05-31
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10668/15671
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10668/15671
LA en
DS RISalud
RD Sep 12, 2025