Project

Using compassionate communities to improve palliative care initiatives in low-income urban settings in Cape Town, South Africa

Code

13v42322-90

Duration

01 September 2023 → 31 August 2024

Funding

Federal funding: VLIR-UOS

Promotor

Peter Decat

Research disciplines

Medical and health sciences
- Health and community service
- Primary health care

Keywords

palliative care community oriented primary care compassionate communties primary care

Project description

This project addresses the need to enhance palliative care (PC) in South Africa by establishing Compassionate Communities of Care (CCCs), focusing on community-led support for advanced illness patients. It leverages partnerships and lessons from global initiatives. The project aims to establish CCCs, improve PC interactions, and integrate the CCC framework into research and capacity-building efforts. Key outcomes include community ownership, heightened awareness, and sustainable collaboration.