Exploring the scope and challenges of palliative care among patients and caregivers in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India: A qualitative inquiry

Authors

  • Jyana Ranjan Mohapatra Department of Management Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
  • Manoranjan Dash Department of Management Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
  • Satish Sadangi Department of Palliative Medicine, Bagchi Karunashraya Palliative Care Centre, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
  • Viswanatha Jagannath Department of Palliative Medicine, Bagchi Karunashraya Palliative Care Centre, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

Keywords:

palliative care, caregiver burden, qualitative research

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01-07-2026

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Exploring the scope and challenges of palliative care among patients and caregivers in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India: A qualitative inquiry. (2026). Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Journal, 19(3), e89154. https://banglajol.info/index.php/BSMMUJ/article/view/89154

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Exploring the scope and challenges of palliative care among patients and caregivers in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India: A qualitative inquiry. (2026). Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Journal, 19(3), e89154. https://banglajol.info/index.php/BSMMUJ/article/view/89154