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Continuing bonds: a human response within paediatric palliative care

Terrah L Foster1, Mary Jo Gilmer

  • 1Vanderbilt School of Nursing, TN, USA. Terah.I.Foster@vanderbilt.edu

International Journal of Palliative Nursing
|April 17, 2008
PubMed

Insights

Continuing bonds (CB) offers a framework for understanding family responses to childhood illness and loss. Further research into CB in pediatric palliative care can enhance support for children and families facing life-threatening conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Palliative Care
  • Psychosocial Support
  • Family Studies

Background:

  • Continuing bonds (CB) represents a significant human response to health and illness in pediatric palliative care.
  • Understanding CB is crucial for improving care for children and families navigating life-threatening illnesses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define and explain the significance of the continuing bonds concept.
  • To review the historical development of the continuing bonds concept.
  • To critically analyze existing literature on continuing bonds and propose future research directions.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a literature review.
  • It critically analyzes existing research on continuing bonds in the context of pediatric palliative care.

Main Results:

  • The concept of continuing bonds is significant for understanding family dynamics during childhood illness and bereavement.
  • Exploration of CB can lead to improved care strategies for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.

Conclusions:

  • Continuing bonds is a vital framework for pediatric palliative care, impacting how families cope with severe illness and loss.
  • Further research is recommended to explore CB in diverse pediatric populations, including those with life-limiting conditions.

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