ArticleBMC nursing2025
Exploring palliative care access among older adults in Saudi Arabia: implications for nursing practice.
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5 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Ethical perspectives in palliative care for chronic patients: a systematic review of nurses' experiences in home and hospital settings.BMC palliative care · 2026Pooled it
- Palliative and end-of-life nursing care in Saudi Arabia: A systematic review of nursing practices, challenges, and patient-family outcomes.Palliative & supportive care · 2026Pooled it
- Nursing students' attitudes toward caring for dying patients: a quantitative study.BMC palliative care · 2026Article
- The Influence of Sociodemographic Characteristics and Prior Palliative Care Education and Experience on Undergraduate Nursing Students' Attitudes Toward End-of-Life Care: A Cross-Sectional Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Nourishing longevity: sustainable healthy eating behaviors and successful aging in community-dwelling older adults, Abha, Saudi Arabia.Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundAccess to palliative care among elderly populations remains a global challenge, especially in regions where cultural beliefs, financial barriers, and healthcare infrastructure intersect. In Saudi Arabia, these challenges may be amplified due to social norms and service limitations.
objectivesTo explore the experiences and perspectives of older adults in the Riyadh region regarding their access to palliative care, with a focus on identifying key barriers, facilitators, and sociocultural influences.
methodsA qualitative study using semi-structured face-to-face interviews was conducted with 18 elderly participants (aged 65-89) who had experience with or were recommended for palliative care. Thematic analysis followed Braun and Clarke's six-step approach.
resultsFour key themes emerged: (1) limited awareness and misconceptions about palliative care; (2) financial and logistical access barriers; (3) sociocultural influences, including family roles and cultural taboos; and (4) variability in provider communication and continuity of care.
conclusionPalliative care access for older adults in Saudi Arabia is shaped by a complex interplay of personal, systemic, and cultural factors. Culturally sensitive education, improved provider communication, and home-based service models may improve access and equity.
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