6.10-P30; Researching palliative care in humanitarian crises: Jordan case study

This presentation features the research activities involved in one of five case studies from a larger study: “Aid when there is nothing left to offer: a study of ethics & palliative care during international humanitarian action.” We aim to better understand ethical and practical experiences, cha...

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Published in:European journal of public health 2018-05, Vol.28
Main Authors: Alnajar, M, wahoush, O, Schwartz, L, De Laat, S, Hunt, M, Khater, W, Abu-Siam, I
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case studies
Emergency medical care
Global health
Humanitarian aid
Humanitarian intervention
Humanitarianism
Medical ethics
Palliative care
Public health
Qualitative research
Refugee camps
Refugees
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Summary:This presentation features the research activities involved in one of five case studies from a larger study: “Aid when there is nothing left to offer: a study of ethics & palliative care during international humanitarian action.” We aim to better understand ethical and practical experiences, challenges, and possibilities of humanitarian organisations integrating palliative care into public health emergency responses.We aim to inform education and policy evidence on the provision of palliative care with the goal of equipping humanitarian responses with a more explicit lens and skill set for managing patients who are suffering from life-threatening conditions during public health emergencies. This qualitative study in Jordan included interviews with refugees living in a refugee camp, refugees living in urban settings, Jordanian citizens, and national and international service providers. Results from this case study and lessons learned will be presented to inform others interested in completing similar studies, service providers and programme planners supporting refugees in similar settings.
ISSN:1101-1262
1464-360X
DOI:10.1093/eurpub/cky048.234