Facilitators and barriers in accessing palliative care services in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review of qualitative studies

Key Points

• The research aims to identify the facilitators and barriers affecting access to palliative care services in low- and middle-income countries.
• Systematic review of qualitative studies
• Analysis of barriers and facilitators to accessing palliative care
• Focus on low- and middle-income country contexts
• Barriers include economic constraints and lack of awareness about palliative care
• Facilitators involve community engagement and training of healthcare workers
• Identified factors influence the effective delivery of palliative care services