[End of life in patients under the care of paediatric palliative care teams. Multicentre observational study].
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DOI: 10.1016/j.anpedi.2021.06.012
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Around 2000 children and adolescents die each year in Spain, however, we know little about the particularities of deaths in paediatrics. The purpose of this study is to document the characteristics of patients who… read more here.
Keywords: paediatric palliative; study; palliative care; care paediatric ... See more keywords
Medication chart review at end of life of paediatric palliative patients.
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DOI: 10.1111/jpc.15719
Abstract: AIM This study aimed to review the use of medications in a paediatric palliative care (PPC) population during the last two weeks of life. METHODS This is a retrospective observational cohort study that included 50… read more here.
Keywords: paediatric palliative; use; two weeks; study population ... See more keywords
Multidrug‐resistant organisms in paediatric palliative care patients – Prevalence, risk factors and the impact of a liberal hygiene concept
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DOI: 10.1111/jpc.15980
Abstract: Multidrug‐resistant organisms (MDRO) deserve special attention in health‐care facilities for children with life‐limiting conditions because these children have an increased risk for colonisation. To avoid nosocomial transmissions to other inpatients, single‐room isolation is usually recommended.… read more here.
Keywords: resistant organisms; palliative care; paediatric palliative; risk ... See more keywords
Improvement and implementation of a national individual care plan in paediatric palliative care: a study protocol
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjpo-2022-001677
Abstract: Introduction Paediatric palliative care (PPC) is care for children with life-threatening or life-limiting conditions, and can involve complex high-tech care, which can last for months or years. In 2015, the National Individual Care Plan (ICP)… read more here.
Keywords: icp; palliative care; paediatric palliative; care ... See more keywords
Parental experiences with a paediatric palliative care team: A qualitative study
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DOI: 10.1177/0269216317692682
Abstract: Background: Parents of children with a life-limiting disease have to rely on themselves at home while adequate paediatric palliative care is lacking. In several countries, paediatric palliative care teams are introduced to ensure continuity and… read more here.
Keywords: paediatric palliative; palliative care; care team; care ... See more keywords
Development of a research-based classification of approaches to paediatric palliative medicine service provision within children's and young adults' hospices: A mixed methods study.
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DOI: 10.1177/02692163221082423
Abstract: BACKGROUND Globally, pioneers in children's palliative care influenced this speciality's development through individual initiatives leading to diverse models of care. Children's and young adults' hospices have now been established around the world. However, service provision… read more here.
Keywords: young adults; palliative medicine; medicine; adults hospices ... See more keywords
Paediatric palliative care improves patient outcomes and reduces healthcare costs: evaluation of a home-based program
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DOI: 10.1186/s12904-017-0267-z
Abstract: BackgroundAround the world, different models of paediatric palliative care have responded to the unique needs of children with life shortening conditions. However, research confirming their utility and impact is still lacking. This study compared patient-related… read more here.
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Implementing a nurse-led paediatric palliative care service.
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DOI: 10.12968/ijpn.2022.28.2.60
Abstract: BACKGROUND Children with life-limiting illnesses are living longer. They have complex care needs and require specialised knowledge and skills, yet paediatric palliative care is still at its infancy in most settings worldwide. AIMS To describe… read more here.
Keywords: care; palliative care; implementing nurse; paediatric palliative ... See more keywords