Examining the International Palliative Care Systems in Rural Areas: Protocol for a Comparative Case Study (Preprint)

• DOI: 10.2196/preprints.36037
• Publication Date: 2022-02-11T16:56:21Z
• Authors: Meritxell Mondeja...; Kristen Abbott-An...; Anna Ramon-Aribau; Renee Kumpula; Tammy Neiman; Hans-Peter De Ruiter
• Keywords: Preprint

<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> The aging population in the Global North is associated with an increased prevalence of multiple chronic diseases that would benefit from integrated palliative care. In this context, it vital to consider effectiveness health care systems’ response needs older residing rural areas, including access services. Understanding program availability and system characteristics important creating useful interventions areas. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> This study aims provide international view on A exploring services offered Southern Minnesota will be carried out, building a previous conducted Osona, Spain. Findings both studies compared, providing insights into strengths each identifying areas for growth. <title>METHODS</title> performed using qualitative case methodology. Using similar methodology one used Spanish study, explored similarly sized area Minnesota. accomplished by (1) reviewing available literature related (2) key providers US who invited participate semistructured interviews. participants asked about gaps between ideal existing complementary services, ethical issues dilemmas evolved during COVID-19 pandemic. <title>RESULTS</title> Following approval protocol, data collection anticipated begin spring or summer 2022 expected take 6 months. Data followed analysis fall 2022. Finally, researchers plan disseminate findings 2023. <title>CONCLUSIONS</title> Comparing 2 but culturally different systems Osona how impact those illnesses. Study contribute enhanced patient care, organizational improvements, policy change, understanding models. <title>INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT</title> PRR1-10.2196/36037