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The initiative for pediatric palliative care: an interdisciplinary educational approach for healthcare professionals

David M Browning1, Mildred Z Solomon,

  • 1Education Development Center, Inc., Newton, MA 02458, USA.

Journal of Pediatric Nursing
|September 27, 2005
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric palliative care education is enhanced by a new, comprehensive approach. This family-centered model addresses the needs of children with life-threatening conditions and their families.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare delivery
  • Pediatric medicine
  • Medical education

Background:

  • US healthcare system inadequately addresses needs of children with life-threatening conditions.
  • Pediatric palliative care requires improved clinical practice and institutional support.
  • Recent developments present an opportunity to advance pediatric palliative care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present an innovative, comprehensive pediatric palliative care education approach.
  • To address the needs of clinicians and parents caring for children with life-threatening conditions.
  • To promote culturally respectful, family-centered care.

Main Methods:

  • Developed by a consortium of academic children's hospitals and professional organizations.
  • Based on needs assessment research involving clinicians and parents.
  • Combines adult education principles with family involvement and integrated learning.

Main Results:

  • An innovative educational framework for pediatric palliative care.
  • A model emphasizing family-centered and culturally respectful care.
  • Integration of affective and cognitive learning dimensions for enhanced outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • The developed approach offers a comprehensive strategy for pediatric palliative care education.
  • This model is designed to improve care for children with life-threatening conditions and their families.
  • The approach highlights the importance of family-centered and culturally sensitive care in pediatric palliative care settings.

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