Enhancing end-of-life care in Ghana: nurse strategies and practices in addressing patient needs

Abstract

Globally, end-of-life care is vital for individuals in their final months or years, emphasizing comfort and dignity. However, the provision of palliative care in low-resource countries, such as Ghana, remains inadequately documented and poorly understood. This study aimed to identify the specific end-of-life care needs of patients and families and explore strategies to enhance end of life care practices among nurses in selected settings in Accra, Ghana.

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Keywords

End of life, Experiences, Hospitals, Nurses, Perceptions, Strategies

Citation

Osei, E. A., Aquah, A. A., Appiah, S., Nasreen, L., Oware, J., Sarpong, C., ... & Omoze, H. O. (2025). Enhancing end-of-life care in Ghana: nurse strategies and practices in addressing patient needs. BMC Palliative Care, 24(1), 1-12.