Preliminary communication

Tina Štefan ; Društvo osoba s tjelesnim invaliditetom Međimurske županije, Čakovec
Ivan Balabanić ; Hrvatsko katoličko sveučilište, Zagreb
Maja Odorjan ; Zagreb

Abstract

This paper questions, based on two examples – the City of Zagreb and Međimurska County – current state of affairs and perspective of the palliative care implementation process in the Croatian society. Interviews as a research methodology were conducted on specific population – participants who received palliative care. Based on the theoretical and empirical research, current state of palliative care and perspectives of its development were analyzed for the City of Zagreb and Međimurska County. Based on the research participants opinions, it is concluded that official service offices are well networked, but they require additional support. Current legislative framework on the Croatian national level provides good directions towards further development and planning of the palliative care.

Keywords

palliative care; the City of Zagreb; the Međimurska County; health-care system; regulatory framework

Hrčak ID:

232256

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/232256

Publication date:

1.5.2019.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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