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. 2010 Jul;40(1):19-22.
doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2010.04.005.

The Zimbabwe Rural Palliative Care Initiative: PCI-Z

Philip G Di Sorbo  1 , Dickson D Chifamba, John Mastrojohn 3rd, Chenjerai N Sisimayi, S H Williams
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The Zimbabwe Rural Palliative Care Initiative: PCI-Z

Philip G Di Sorbo et al. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2010 Jul.
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Abstract

The Zimbabwe Rural Palliative Care Initiative is a program to increase access and expand palliative care in rural Zimbabwe. The goal was to add palliative care to existing home-based care teams comprising indigenous rural volunteers. Palliative care expertise is being developed through training and ongoing mentorship provided by Island Hospice Service, headquartered in the capital city of Harare. Specific outcomes relative to palliative care are reported, using the African Palliative Care Association African Palliative Outcome Scale, the Karnofsky Performance Scale, and a Supervision and Mentorship Checklist. Positive impact is documented, and there is significant opportunity for similar outcomes on a national scale.

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