A scoping review of end-of-life discussions and palliative care: Implications for neurological intensive care in Latin America and the Caribbean

A scoping review of end-of-life discussions and palliative care: Implications for neurological intensive care in Latin America and the Caribbean
Journal of Palliative Medicine; Monica M Diaz, Lesley A Guareña, Bettsie Garcia, Christoper A Alarcon-Ruiz, Stella M Seal, Clio Rubinos, Dulce Cruz-Oliver, J Ricardo Carhuapoma; 12/24
Palliative care (PC) is essential to improve quality of life for individuals with life-limiting acute neurological conditions, particularly in resource-limited settings. In Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), there is limited health care professional training and education on PC. Our review demonstrates a need to improve PC knowledge and access to end-of-life care resources. Regional educational efforts are needed to improve PC knowledge among health care providers who care for patients with acute neurological conditions in LAC.