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A framework for integrated pediatric palliative care: being with dying.

Cynda Hylton Rushton1

  • 1The Johns Hopkins University and Children's Center, Baltimore, MD 21250, USA. crushton@son.jhmi.edu

Journal of Pediatric Nursing
|September 27, 2005
PubMed
Summary

An integrated model for pediatric palliative care is essential for children with life-limiting illnesses. This approach balances medical intervention with quality of life, supporting families through complex ethical decisions.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Palliative Care
  • Bioethics
  • Healthcare Models

Background:

  • Approximately 55,000 children die annually in the US, with 8,600 benefiting daily from specialized care.
  • Existing care models often focus on survival, necessitating a shift towards integrated palliative approaches.

Observation:

  • Two case studies presented contrasting care philosophies: aggressive technological intervention versus a focus on quality of life and healing.
  • These cases revealed critical elements for an integrated palliative care model, addressing clinical, moral, and ethical complexities.

Findings:

  • An integrated model combines 'being' (attunement, presence) with 'doing' (clinical actions) to support children and families.
  • Key strategies include active listening, fostering respect, collaboration, managing uncertainty and ambiguity, conflict resolution, and self-care for healthcare providers.

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Implications:

  • Implementing integrated palliative care requires organizational commitment and specific strategies for pediatric nurses.
  • This model aims to improve the care experience for children facing life-limiting conditions and their families.
  • Pediatric nurses are pivotal in realizing the vision of integrated palliative care within healthcare settings.