A combined perception and needs assessment study of home based palliative care among patients with life-threatening diseases attending the Federal Medical Centre Abeokuta, Nigeria
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2009
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University of Cape Town
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This study aimed to evaluate the perception and needs for Home Based Palliative Care (HBPC) among patients suffering from life-threatening conditions presenting at the Federal Medical Centre Abeo-Ogun State, Nigeria. Needs assessment for this specialized care were investigated among cancer and HIV/AIDS patients receiving treatment in this health institution. Questionnaires were administered to the patients and statistical analysis of the collected data evaluated.
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Oyebola, F. 2009. A combined perception and needs assessment study of home based palliative care among patients with life-threatening diseases attending the Federal Medical Centre Abeokuta, Nigeria. University of Cape Town.