Perspectives of Former International Pain Policy Fellows International Pain Policy Fellowship Training Program Madison, Wisconsin, USA 6 August 2012 Bishnu D. Paudel, MD 2008 Fellow
Nepal
Mount Everest : 8,848m (29,029ft)
Nepalese Situation Most of the cancer patients were diagnosed in advanced stage. Pain was most commonly associated symptom in cancer patients. Pain was not treated optimally.
Breast cancer lady with severe pain
Drug availability Expensive chemotherapy & targeted therapy were available. Cheap opioid like oral morphine was difficult to get.
International Pain Policy Fellowship? Why opioids like oral morphine availability is problem in Nepal? Something more than routine work!
International Pain Policy Fellowship The Fellowship is intended for health professionals from developing countries who have an interest to improve availability of opioid analgesics.
International Pain Policy Fellowship Training program in June 2008 for fellow and ministry representative In country Project & Action Plan Mentorship Financial support
IPPF Fellow, Mentors & Ministry representative
Training Program 1) Policy level 2) Drug Distribution System 3) Cost of Opioid Analgesics 4) Knowledge & Attitudes Barriers of opioid availability
Action Plan Problems; -Irregular supply of opioids. -Dependent on foreign drug companies. -Multiple groups working -Lack of knowledge & attitude
Action Plan Actions: Importers to report regularly. Production in Nepal An Association of Palliative Care. Educational activities Pain Management Protocol
Oral morphine production in Nepal Morphine syrup in 2009
Morphine tab 10 mg 2011
Morphine Tab(10mg) PR 2012
Morphine Tab 30mg (PR)2012
Nepalese Association of Palliative Care (NAPCare) Nepalese Association of Palliative Care Officially registered 16 th December, 2009 and 11 member body was formed.
Dr. Eric, Mentor, visit
Educational Activities One month palliative care training Pain and Palliative care training in National Academy of Medical Sciences in March Dr. Eric resource person.
Educational activities
American Academy Hospice Palliative Medicine Annual Meeting 2011
Indian Cancer Aid Society Palliative Care Award 2012
INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP IN PALLIATIVE CARE
Conclusion At the end of my fellowship I am proud to say because of IPPF I could bring some changes in my country to help people who are suffering from pain. I enjoyed working as International Pain Policy Fellow and have 100% satisfaction.