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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Main Authors: Agussalim, Rustam Ajie, Mustamin, Muhammad Nur, Hikmawati Mas’ud, Lydia Fanny
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Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2025-06-01
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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Rustam Ajie
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description 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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Enhancing Palliative Care Accessibility Through Puskesmas: Insights from Rural and Coastal Communities in Indonesia
Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
community health center
palliative care
qualitative research
rural health
title Enhancing Palliative Care Accessibility Through Puskesmas: Insights from Rural and Coastal Communities in Indonesia
title_full Enhancing Palliative Care Accessibility Through Puskesmas: Insights from Rural and Coastal Communities in Indonesia
title_fullStr Enhancing Palliative Care Accessibility Through Puskesmas: Insights from Rural and Coastal Communities in Indonesia
title_full_unstemmed Enhancing Palliative Care Accessibility Through Puskesmas: Insights from Rural and Coastal Communities in Indonesia
title_short Enhancing Palliative Care Accessibility Through Puskesmas: Insights from Rural and Coastal Communities in Indonesia
title_sort enhancing palliative care accessibility through puskesmas insights from rural and coastal communities in indonesia
topic community health center
palliative care
qualitative research
rural health
url https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1740_24
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