Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of palliative care services at five tertiary hospitals in Nigeria: a qualitative formative study

Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of palliative care services at five tertiary hospitals in Nigeria: a qualitative formative study

Abstract Background Palliative care (PC) is critical for improving the quality of life for individuals with life-limiting illnesses, yet it remains inaccessible or underdeveloped in low- and middle-income countries like Nigeria. Understanding the factors influencing PC implementation is a crucial fi...

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Main Authors: Chisom Obiezu-Umeh, Ann Abiola Ogbenna, Lyra S. Johnson, Matthew T. Caputo, Lisa R. Hirschhorn, Tonia Chinyelu Onyeka, Akinwale Mukaila Oyegbade, Geraldine Ugochinyere Ndukwu, Israel Kayode Kolawole, Ayilara Saheed Alao, Gracia Ker Eke, Nadia Adjoa Sam-Agudu, Ashti Doobay-Persaud
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Palliative care
Qualitative content analysis
Implementation science
Consolidated framework for implementation research
Nigeria
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-025-13138-1
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