Research Snapshot: "We do what we can": Palliative care in two refugee camps in Rwanda

The results of a case study on the provision of palliative care in two protracted conflict-induced refugee camps in Rwanda

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 12 March 2020

• Country: Rwanda
• Document Type: Briefing
• Theme: Health, Humanitarian Disasters and Emergencies
• Authors: elrha

Abstract

This research snapshot reflects the results of a case study on the provision of palliative care in two protracted conflict-induced refugee camps in Rwanda. The qualitative study identified ethically and contextually relevant interventions including public education, caregiver training, integration of services, and small things (e.g., infrastructure modifications) that are low cost but of high impact. This snapshot summarises how the research was conducted, key findings, implications for humanitarian practitioners and policymakers and recommendations for future research.

This research was supported by the Research for Health in Humanitarian Crises (R2HC) Programme

Citation

elrha (2020) Research Snapshot: “We do what we can”: Palliative care in two refugee camps in Rwanda. elrha

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Research Snapshot: “We do what we can”: Palliative care in two refugee camps in Rwanda

Published 12 March 2020