Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009)

View Issue TOC

Patient Satisfaction with Palliative Care Services in Rural Mozambique: An Impact Evaluation

Tchipa Mabunda, Department of Pediatrics, Pedagogical University of Mozambique (UP) Nhamo Ngwenya, Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária (INIA) Mwangolwa Fadu, Eduardo Mondlane University (UEM), Maputo Chirino Chikopo, Department of Surgery, Catholic University of Mozambique
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18900571
Published: October 22, 2009

Abstract

Palliative care services in rural Mozambique are essential for improving patient outcomes, yet their effectiveness remains underexplored. A mixed-methods approach involving surveys (n=200) and qualitative interviews (n=15) was employed to assess patient perspectives on service quality, accessibility, and overall experience. Survey results revealed that 78% of respondents reported high satisfaction with care provision, while thematic analysis identified themes such as improved symptom management and enhanced emotional support. The study underscores the importance of ongoing improvements in palliative care infrastructure to meet rural patient needs effectively. Rural health facilities should prioritise training for healthcare providers on advanced palliative care techniques and expand telemedicine services to ensure equitable access.

Full Text:

Read the Full Article

The HTML galley is loaded below for inline reading and better discovery.

How to Cite

Tchipa Mabunda, Nhamo Ngwenya, Mwangolwa Fadu, Chirino Chikopo (2009). Patient Satisfaction with Palliative Care Services in Rural Mozambique: An Impact Evaluation. African Bioethics and Law (Law/Health/Philosophy crossover), Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18900571

Keywords

Palliative CareRural Health ServicesPatient SatisfactionQualitative ResearchGeographic MedicineOutcome EvaluationSub-Saharan Africa

Research Snapshot

Desktop reading view
Language
EN
Formats
HTML + PDF
Publication Track
Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009)
Current Journal
African Bioethics and Law (Law/Health/Philosophy crossover)

References