Open AccessPalliative care for children with cancer in the Middle East: A comparative study
Author(s) -
Leila Khanali Mojen,
Maryam Rassouli,
Peyman Eshghi,
Ali Akbari Sari,
Majideh HeraviKarimooi
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
indian journal of palliative care/indian journal of palliative care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.395
H-Index - 26
eISSN - 1998-3735
pISSN - 0973-1075
DOI - 10.4103/ijpc.ijpc_69_17
Subject(s) - palliative care , medicine , middle east , curriculum , nursing , family medicine , scopus , medical prescription , medline , economic growth , political science , law , economics
High incidence rates of childhood cancer and the consequent deaths in the Middle East is one of the major reasons for the need for palliative care in these countries. Using the experiences and innovations of the other countries can provide a pattern for the countries of the region and lead to the development of palliative care in children. Therefore, the aim of this study is to compare the status of pediatric palliative care in Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey, and Iran.