Extended Essay 1

Extended Essay 1

1. The Effectiveness of Palliative Care in Africa

   • HIV/AIDS [Biological]
     • Traditional methods of treatment
     • How can treatment be improved?
     • Discuss and outline the disease
       • Symptoms
       • Causes
       • Preventative measures
   • Effects on patients [Psychological]
     • Mental Health
     • Quality of Life
     • Psychological wellbeing
     • Relevance: Human Rights (Article 25)
   • What are the impacts of ineffective palliative care on HIV/AIDS patients in Africa?
   • Causes of ineffectiveness
   • Local Relevance (effects on Kenya)
     • HIV/AIDS is pertinent in Kenya (Millennium Development Goal #6)
     • Economic impact on country due to gap in work force (Palliative care is ineffective so less people go to work because of the poorly managed disease)
   • Global Relevance (effects on the world)
     • Relatable to other terminally-ill patients hence, we should care because this affects a larger population
   • Outcomes
     • Solutions
       • How can we use the findings from this essay and other studies to improve palliative care worldwide