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Ooms GI, van Oirschot J, de Kant D, van den Ham HA, Mantel-Teeuwisse AK, Reed T. Barriers to accessing internationally controlled essential medicines in sub-saharan Africa: A scoping review. THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DRUG POLICY 2023; 118:104078. [PMID: 37276779 DOI: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2023.104078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 05/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Access to internationally controlled essential medicines (ICEMs), medicines that are listed on both the World Health Organization's Essential Medicines List and one of three international drug control conventions, remains problematic in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Previous reviews have focused only on specific ICEMs or ICEM-related healthcare fields, but none have focused on all ICEMs as a distinct class. This scoping review therefore aims to identify the barriers to accessing ICEMs across all relevant healthcare fields in SSA. METHODS A scoping review was conducted across indexing platforms Embase, PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science of studies published between January 1 2012 and February 1 2022. Articles were eligible if they mentioned barriers to accessing ICEMs and/or ICEM-related healthcare fields, if studies were conducted in SSA, or included data on an SSA country within a multi-country study. The review was guided by the Access to Medicines from a Health System Perspective framework. RESULTS The search identified 5519 articles, of which 97 met the inclusion criteria. Many barriers to access were reported and were common across the ICEMs drug class. Main barriers were: at the individual level, the lack of knowledge about ICEMs; at the health service delivery level, low availability, stockouts, affordability, long distances to health facilities, insufficient infrastructure to store and distribute ICEMs, and lack of ICEM knowledge and training among healthcare workers; at the health sector level, lack of prioritisation of ICEM-related healthcare fields by governments and subsequent insufficient budget allocation. Cross-cutting, governance-related barriers pertained to lack of proper quantification systems, cumbersome procurement processes, and strict national laws controlling ICEMs, leading to overly restrictive prescription practices. CONCLUSION This review showed that there are a multitude of barriers to accessing ICEMs in SSA across all health system levels. Many of the barriers identified are applicable to all ICEMs, highlighting the importance of tackling barriers for this entire class of drugs together.
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- Gaby I Ooms
- Utrecht WHO Collaborating Centre for Pharmaceutical Policy and Regulation, Division of Pharmacoepidemiology and Clinical Pharmacology, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands; Health Action International, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Utrecht WHO Collaborating Centre for Pharmaceutical Policy and Regulation, Division of Pharmacoepidemiology and Clinical Pharmacology, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Utrecht WHO Collaborating Centre for Pharmaceutical Policy and Regulation, Division of Pharmacoepidemiology and Clinical Pharmacology, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Health Action International, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Nyanchoka M, Mulaku M, Nyagol B, Owino EJ, Kariuki S, Ochodo E. Implementing essential diagnostics-learning from essential medicines: A scoping review. PLOS GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 2:e0000827. [PMID: 36962808 PMCID: PMC10121180 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0000827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The World Health Organization (WHO) model list of Essential In vitro Diagnostic (EDL) introduced in 2018 complements the established Essential Medicines List (EML) and improves its impact on advancing universal health coverage and better health outcomes. We conducted a scoping review of the literature on implementing the WHO essential lists in Africa to inform the implementation of the recently introduced EDL. We searched eight electronic databases for studies reporting on implementing the WHO EDL and EML in Africa. Two authors independently conducted study selection and data extraction, with disagreements resolved through discussion. We used the Supporting the Use of Research Evidence (SURE) framework to extract themes and synthesised findings using thematic content analysis. We used the Mixed Method Appraisal Tool (MMAT) version 2018 to assess the quality of included studies. We included 172 studies reporting on EDL and EML after screening 3,813 articles titles and abstracts and 1,545 full-text papers. Most (75%, n = 129) studies were purely quantitative in design, comprising descriptive cross-sectional designs (60%, n = 104), 15% (n = 26) were purely qualitative, and 10% (n = 17) had mixed-methods approaches. There were no qualitative or randomised experimental studies about EDL. The main barrier facing the EML and EDL was poorly equipped health facilities-including unavailability or stock-outs of essential in vitro diagnostics and medicines. Financial and non-financial incentives to health facilities and workers were key enablers in implementing the EML; however, their impact differed from one context to another. Only fifty-six (33%) of the included studies were of high quality. Poorly equipped and stocked health facilities remain an implementation barrier to essential diagnostics and medicines. Health system interventions such as financial and non-financial incentives to improve their availability can be applied in different contexts. More implementation study designs, such as experimental and qualitative studies, are required to evaluate the effectiveness of essential lists.
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- Moriasi Nyanchoka
- Centre for Global Health Research, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Centre for Global Health Research, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya
- Centre for Evidence-based Health Care, Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa
- Department of Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacy, and Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Centre for Global Health Research, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Centre for Global Health Research, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Centre for Global Health Research, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Centre for Global Health Research, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya
- Centre for Evidence-based Health Care, Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa
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Hussen I, Worku M, Geleta D, Mahamed AA, Abebe M, Molla W, Wudneh A, Temesgen T, Figa Z, Tadesse M. Post-operative pain and associated factors after cesarean section at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Hawassa, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2022; 81:104321. [PMID: 36147153 PMCID: PMC9486444 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2022.104321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Revised: 07/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Background The most frequent obstetric surgery both in Ethiopia and around the world is the cesarean section (CS). Postoperative pain that is not well managed can have a major negative impact on surgical patient morbidity, delaying healing and the return to normal daily activities. Even though the cesarean section is one of the most commonly performed operations, postoperative pain after cesarean section and associated factors has not been studied. Objective To assess the magnitude and factors associated with postoperative pain after cesarean section at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Hawassa, Ethiopia. Methods From February 1 to September 30 in 2021, a hospital-based cross-sectional study was undertaken among women who underwent cesarean deliveries at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital. The patient's medical file was read, and information was gathered from them using a structured questionnaire and checklist. The information was prepared for analysis by being cleaned, coded, and put into EPI Data version 3.1 before being exported to SPSS version 20. The prevalence rate and socio-demographic details were displayed using descriptive statistics. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analysis was done to identify the associated factors. Variables with a p-value of <0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results The magnitude of moderate to severe post-operative pain after a cesarean section was 89.8% (95% CI 84.7, 93.5). Duration of procedure (AOR: 3.62, 95% CI: 1.33, 15.85), type of anesthesia (AOR: 2.38, 95% CI: 1.31, 8.71), and type of analgesics administered (AOR: 2.3, 95% CI: 1.28, 19.21) were significantly associated with moderate to severe post-operative pain. Conclusion In this study a significant number of parturient in this study reported moderate to severe post-cesarean pain within 24 h. The duration of the procedure, the type of anesthesia used, and the type of analgesics administered were all found to be significantly associated with postoperative pain after cesarean section. The magnitude of post-operative pain after a caesarean section was 89.8%. About 84.2% reported moderate to severe pain at 24 h after surgery. Duration of procedure was significantly associated to postoperative pain. Anesthesia type used was found to be significantly associated to postoperative pain.
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- Ibrahim Hussen
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia
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- School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia
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- Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia
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- Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia
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- Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia
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- Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia
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- Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia
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- Department of Anesthesiology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia
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Afolabi OA, Nkhoma K, Maddocks M, Harding R. What constitutes a palliative care need in people with serious illnesses across Africa? A mixed-methods systematic review of the concept and evidence. Palliat Med 2021; 35:1052-1070. [PMID: 33860715 PMCID: PMC8371282 DOI: 10.1177/02692163211008784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Clarity on what constitutes a palliative care need is essential to ensure that health systems and clinical services deliver an appropriate response within Universal Health Coverage. AIM To synthesise primary evidence from Africa for palliative care needs among patients and families with serious illness. DESIGN We conducted a mixed methods systematic review with sequential synthesis design. The protocol was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42019136606) and included studies were quality assessed using Mixed Method Appraisal Tool. DATA SOURCES Six global literature databases and Three Africa-specific databases were searched up to October 2020 for terms related to palliative care, serious illnesses and Africa. Palliative care need was defined as multidimensional problems, symptoms, distress and concerns which can benefit from palliative care. RESULTS Of 7810 papers screened, 159 papers met eligibility criteria. Palliative care needs were mostly described amongst patients with HIV/AIDS (n = 99 studies) or cancer (n = 59), from East (n = 72) and Southern (n = 89) Africa. Context-specific palliative care needs included managing pregnancy and breastfeeding, preventing infection transmission (physical); health literacy needs, worry about medical bills (psychological); isolation and stigma, overwhelmed families needing a break, struggling to pay children's school fees and selling assets (social and practical needs); and rites associated with cultural and religious beliefs (spiritual). CONCLUSIONS Palliative care assessment and care must reflect the context-driven specific needs of patients and families in Africa, in line with the novel framework. Health literacy is a crucial need in this context that must be met to ensure that the benefits of palliative care can be achieved at the patient-level.
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- Oladayo A Afolabi
- Cicely Saunders Institute of Palliative Care, Policy and Rehabilitation, Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care, King's College London, London, UK.,Department of Nursing Science, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria
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- Cicely Saunders Institute of Palliative Care, Policy and Rehabilitation, Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care, King's College London, London, UK
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- Cicely Saunders Institute of Palliative Care, Policy and Rehabilitation, Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care, King's College London, London, UK
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- Cicely Saunders Institute of Palliative Care, Policy and Rehabilitation, Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care, King's College London, London, UK
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Aregay A, O’Connor M, Stow J, Ayers N, Lee S. Strategies used to establish palliative care in rural low- and middle-income countries: an integrative review. Health Policy Plan 2020; 35:1110-1129. [DOI: 10.1093/heapol/czaa051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Globally, 40 million people need palliative care; about 69% are people over 60 years of age. The highest proportion (78%) of adults are from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where palliative care still developing and is primarily limited to urban areas. This integrative review describes strategies used by LMICs to establish palliative care in rural areas. A rigorous integrative review methodology was utilized using four electronic databases (Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid Emcare, Embase classic+Embase and CINAHL). The search terms were: ‘palliative care’, ‘hospice care’, ‘end of life care’, ‘home-based care’, ‘volunteer’, ‘rural’, ‘regional’, ‘remote’ and ‘developing countries’ identified by the United Nations (UN) as ‘Africa’, ‘Sub-Saharan Africa’, ‘low-income’ and ‘middle- income countries’. Thirty papers published in English from 1990 to 2019 were included. Papers were appraised for quality and extracted data subjected to analysis using a public health model (policy, drug availability, education and implementation) as a framework to describe strategies for establishing palliative care in rural areas. The methodological quality of the reviewed papers was low, with 7 of the 30 being simple programme descriptions. Despite the inclusion of palliative care in national health policy in some countries, implementation in the community was often reliant on advocacy and financial support from non-government organizations. Networking to coordinate care and medication availability near-patient homes were essential features of implementation. Training, role play, education and mentorship were strategies used to support health providers and volunteers. Home- and community-based palliative care services for rural LMICs communities may best be delivered using a networked service among health professionals, community volunteers, religious leaders and technology.
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- Atsede Aregay
- Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University, Moorooduc Hwy, Frankston VIC 3199, Melbourne, Australia
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- Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University, Moorooduc Hwy, Frankston VIC 3199, Melbourne, Australia
- Melbourne City Mission Palliative Care
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- St Vincent’s Private Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Federal Ministry of Health, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University, Moorooduc Hwy, Frankston VIC 3199, Melbourne, Australia
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Assessment and Management of Postoperative Pain among Nurses at a Resource-Constraint Teaching Hospital in Ghana. Nurs Res Pract 2019; 2019:9091467. [PMID: 31396418 PMCID: PMC6668527 DOI: 10.1155/2019/9091467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2019] [Revised: 05/10/2019] [Accepted: 06/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Postoperative pain remains one of the greatest concerns for patients following surgical procedures. Nurses play an essential role in postoperative pain assessment and management, especially within the first few days after surgery. Objective The study investigated how nurses in a resource-constraint hospital in Ghana assessed and managed postoperative pain. Methods This was an explorative qualitative study involving 12 registered nurses practising in the largest referral hospital in Ghana. Data was gathered using a semistructured interview guide. Demographic characteristics of participants were summarized using descriptive statistics. Data were analysed using Kvale's three phases for analysing qualitative data. First, the entire text was read again to identify meaning units which were then condensed. Second, the condensed texts were read again and interpreted. Finally, the condensed data containing similar meaning were coded and then sorted into subthemes. Results It was found that some nurses have never used any pain assessment tool due to lack of standard tool for assessing postoperative pain. The majority of nurses reported that managing pain by using medication was the norm especially in the first 24 hours after surgery. Conclusion Although participants may have some knowledge of assessing and managing postoperative pain, this knowledge was not largely used to manage postoperative pain effectively, partly because of resource constraints. Therefore, there is the need for adequate training and with provision of resources, it is imperative that the use of standardized pain assessment scales could help in the proper assessment and management of postoperative pain in this setting.
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Hamdi H, Ba O, Niang S, Ntizimira C, Mbengue M, Coulbary AS, Niang R, Parsons M, Amon JJ, Lohman D. Palliative Care Need and Availability in Four Referral Hospitals in Senegal: Results from a Multicomponent Assessment. J Pain Symptom Manage 2018; 55:1122-1130. [PMID: 29223401 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2017.11.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2017] [Revised: 11/27/2017] [Accepted: 11/29/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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CONTEXT With prevalence of noncommunicable diseases and life expectancy rising in Senegal, the need for palliative care is likely growing. No national palliative care needs assessments have been carried out. OBJECTIVES To assess the capacity and need for palliative care in Senegal. METHODS A multicomponent assessment of availability and demand for palliative care was conducted in two tertiary and two regional hospitals in Senegal in 2015 with approval from Senegal's National Ethics Committee for Health Research. The assessment consisted of (1) an inpatient hospital census; (2, 3) surveys of inpatients and outpatients with life-limiting illness; (4) a knowledge, attitudes, and practices survey among health care workers; and (5) a facility survey to assess availability of palliative care medications. RESULTS Nearly half (44.4%) of all inpatients (n = 167) had an active life-limiting illness. Among them, 56.6% reported moderate-to-severe pain in the past three days, 2.3% of whom received morphine, and 76.7% received weak or no pain medication. Inpatients also experienced moderate-to-severe dyspnea (42.1%), fatigue (66.5%), nausea (16.5%), and drowsiness (42.1%). About 39.2% of all outpatients (n = 395) reported moderate-to-severe pain, and 52.8% reported that the treatment they had received relieved their pain only partially or not at all. Two-thirds of all doctors reported feeling comfortable prescribing pain medicines; however, 83.0% rarely or never prescribed morphine. Two of four hospitals reported no use of morphine in 2014. CONCLUSION There is significant need for palliative care in Senegal. Training of health care workers and ensuring availability of relevant medications should be prioritized.
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- Hana Hamdi
- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Hopital General de Grand Yoff, Dakar, Senegal, Africa
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- Ministry of Health and Social Action, Dakar, Senegal, Africa
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- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, New York, New York, USA
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Herce ME, Elmore SN, Kalanga N, Keck JW, Wroe EB, Phiri A, Mayfield A, Chingoli F, Beste JA, Tengatenga L, Bazile J, Krakauer EL, Rigodon J. Assessing and responding to palliative care needs in rural sub-Saharan Africa: results from a model intervention and situation analysis in Malawi. PLoS One 2014; 9:e110457. [PMID: 25313997 PMCID: PMC4197005 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0110457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2014] [Accepted: 09/19/2014] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Palliative care is rarely accessible in rural sub-Saharan Africa. Partners In Health and the Malawi government established the Neno Palliative Care Program (NPCP) to provide palliative care in rural Neno district. We conducted a situation analysis to evaluate early NPCP outcomes and better understand palliative care needs, knowledge, and preferences. METHODS Employing rapid evaluation methodology, we collected data from 3 sources: 1) chart review of all adult patients from the NPCP's first 9 months; 2) structured interviews with patients and caregivers; 3) semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders. RESULTS The NPCP enrolled 63 patients in its first 9 months. Frequent diagnoses were cancer (n = 50, 79%) and HIV/AIDS (n = 37 of 61, 61%). Nearly all (n = 31, 84%) patients with HIV/AIDS were on antiretroviral therapy. Providers registered 112 patient encounters, including 22 (20%) home visits. Most (n = 43, 68%) patients had documented pain at baseline, of whom 23 (53%) were treated with morphine. A majority (n = 35, 56%) had ≥1 follow-up encounter. Mean African Palliative Outcome Scale pain score decreased non-significantly between baseline and follow-up (3.0 vs. 2.7, p = 0.5) for patients with baseline pain and complete pain assessment documentation. Providers referred 48 (76%) patients for psychosocial services, including community health worker support, socioeconomic assistance, or both. We interviewed 36 patients referred to the NPCP after the chart review period. Most had cancer (n = 19, 53%) or HIV/AIDS (n = 10, 28%). Patients frequently reported needing income (n = 24, 67%) or food (n = 22, 61%). Stakeholders cited a need to make integrated palliative care widely available. CONCLUSIONS We identified a high prevalence of pain and psychosocial needs among patients with serious chronic illnesses in rural Malawi. Early NPCP results suggest that comprehensive palliative care can be provided in rural Africa by integrating disease-modifying treatment and palliative care, linking hospital, clinic, and home-based services, and providing psychosocial support that includes socioeconomic assistance.
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- Michael E. Herce
- Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States of America
- Abwenzi Pa Za Umoyo, Neno, Malawi
- Partners in Health, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
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- Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
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- Abwenzi Pa Za Umoyo, Neno, Malawi
- Partners in Health, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
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- Abwenzi Pa Za Umoyo, Neno, Malawi
- Partners in Health, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
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- Abwenzi Pa Za Umoyo, Neno, Malawi
- Partners in Health, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
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- Abwenzi Pa Za Umoyo, Neno, Malawi
- Partners in Health, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
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- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
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- Neno District Health Office, Neno District Hospital, Ministry of Health, Government of the Republic of Malawi, Neno, Malawi
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- Abwenzi Pa Za Umoyo, Neno, Malawi
- Partners in Health, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
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- Neno District Health Office, Neno District Hospital, Ministry of Health, Government of the Republic of Malawi, Neno, Malawi
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- Abwenzi Pa Za Umoyo, Neno, Malawi
- Partners in Health, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
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- Partners in Health, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
- Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
- Department of Medicine, Division of Palliative Care, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
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- Abwenzi Pa Za Umoyo, Neno, Malawi
- Partners in Health, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
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Cleary J, Powell RA, Munene G, Mwangi-Powell FN, Luyirika E, Kiyange F, Merriman A, Scholten W, Radbruch L, Torode J, Cherny NI. Formulary availability and regulatory barriers to accessibility of opioids for cancer pain in Africa: a report from the Global Opioid Policy Initiative (GOPI). Ann Oncol 2014; 24 Suppl 11:xi14-23. [PMID: 24285225 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdt499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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With nearly 1.1 billion inhabitants living in more than 50 countries, Africa is the world's poorest and most socioeconomically underdeveloped continent. Despite some advances for individual states, many African countries have very low opioid consumption and, overall, the continent has the lowest consumption per capita of any in the world. This article presents the findings of the first systematic study of the availability and accessibility of opioids for the management of cancer pain across the continent. Data are reported on the availability and accessibility of opioids for the management of cancer pain in 25 of 52 countries, with 744 million of the region's 1127 million people (66%) covered by the survey. Many countries had severely restricted formularies of opioids and only 15 of 25 had morphine available in oral IR, CR and injectable formulations. Even when opioids are on formulary they are often unavailable, and access is significantly impaired by widespread over-regulation that is pervasive across the region.
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- J Cleary
- University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin
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Woldehaimanot TE, Eshetie TC, Kerie MW. Postoperative pain management among surgically treated patients in an Ethiopian hospital. PLoS One 2014; 9:e102835. [PMID: 25033399 PMCID: PMC4102595 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0102835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2013] [Accepted: 06/24/2014] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Incidence of postoperative pain has been reported to be between 47–100%. Ineffective postoperative pain management results in tangible and intangible costs. The purpose of this study was to assess the processes and outcomes of pain management in the surgical wards of Jimma University Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia. Methods and Findings A prospective cross sectional study was conducted among 252 postoperative patients during February 13 to April 30, 2012. A contextually modified and validated (Cronbach’s α coefficient of 0.78) American Pain Society Patient Outcome Questionnaire was used to assess pain experience of patients. Patients’ charts were reviewed to assess the pattern of analgesic use. Incidence of postoperative pain was 91.4%, and remained high over 3 measurements (McNemar’s; p<0.05), and 80.1% of the patients were undertreated. The mean pain intensity, and pain interference on functional status were 6.72±1.44 and 5.61±1.13 on a 10 point Numerical rating scale respectively; both being strongly correlated(r = 0.86: p<0.001). Pain intensity was varied by ethnicity, education and preoperative information (ANOVA; P<0.05). Only 50% of the patients were adequately satisfied with their pain management. As needed (prn), solo analgesic, null analgesic, and intramuscular orders were noted for 31.3%, 89.29%, 9.7% and 20.1% of the prescription orders respectively. Though under dose, diclofenac and tramadol were the top prescribed medications, and only 57% of their dose was administered. Linear regression model showed that the predictors of satisfaction were sex of an individual and pain interference with functional status. Conclusion Despite patients’ paradoxical high satisfaction with pain management, the majority of patients were inadequately and inappropriately treated. Thus, further research is needed to determine how best to break down current barriers to effective pain management.
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'My dreams are shuttered down and it hurts lots'-a qualitative study of palliative care needs and their management by HIV outpatient services in Kenya and Uganda. BMC Palliat Care 2013; 12:35. [PMID: 24098941 PMCID: PMC3851824 DOI: 10.1186/1472-684x-12-35] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2012] [Accepted: 09/24/2013] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite the huge burden of HIV in sub-Saharan Africa, there is little evidence of the multidimensional needs of patients with HIV infection to inform the person-centred care across physical, psychological, social and spiritual domains stipulated in policy guidance. We aimed to describe the problems experienced by people with HIV in Kenya and Uganda and the management of these problems by HIV outpatient services. METHODS Local researchers conducted in depth qualitative interviews with HIV patients, caregivers and service staff at 12 HIV outpatient facilities (6 in Kenya, 6 in Uganda). Interview data were analysed thematically. RESULTS 189 people were interviewed (83 patients, 47 caregivers, 59 staff). The impact of pain and symptoms and their causes (HIV, comorbidities, treatment side-effects) were described. Staff reported that effective pain relief was not always available, particularly in Kenya. Psychosocial distress (isolation, loneliness, worry) was exacerbated by stigma and poverty, and detrimentally affected adherence. Illness led to despair and hopelessness. Provision of counselling was reported, but spiritual support appeared to be less common. Neither pain nor psychosocial problems were routinely reported to service staff. Collaboration with local hospices and income-generation activities for patients were highlighted as useful. CONCLUSIONS The findings demonstrate the multiple and interrelated problems associated with living with HIV and how psychosocial and spiritual distress can contribute to 'total pain' in this population. In line with the palliative care approach, HIV care requires holistic care and assessment that take into account psychological, socioeconomic and spiritual distress alongside improved access to pain-relieving drugs, including opioids.
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