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Palliative care for children: preparing undergraduate nursing students
Lynnette S Schreiner1, Cathy Pimple, Gaelynn P Wolf Bordonaro
1NewmanDivision of Nursing, Emporia State University, 1127 Chestnut St, Emporia, KS 66801, USA. lschrein@emporia.edu
Nurse Educator
|July 4, 2009
Summary
Pediatric palliative care is crucial for children with life-threatening illnesses. Nurses require specialized education to manage complex end-of-life care needs for these young patients and their families.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nursing
- Palliative Care
- End-of-Life Care
Background:
- Children with life-threatening illnesses often lack access to palliative care services.
- Nurses are central to the care of dying children, requiring extensive preparation.
- Addressing physical, psychological, legal, ethical, and spiritual aspects of terminal illness is complex.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a course designed to equip nursing students with essential skills for pediatric palliative care.
- To enhance the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for comprehensive end-of-life care in pediatrics.
Main Methods:
- Course curriculum development focused on pediatric palliative and end-of-life care issues.
- Integration of physical, psychological, legal, ethical, and spiritual dimensions of care.
- Training nursing students to provide holistic support to pediatric patients and families.
Main Results:
- Students gain comprehensive knowledge and skills in pediatric palliative care.
- Improved student preparedness to manage complex end-of-life situations.
- Enhanced ability to provide family-centered care during terminal illness.
Conclusions:
- Specialized nursing education is vital for effective pediatric palliative care.
- Nurses can be better prepared to address multifaceted end-of-life challenges.
- Comprehensive training improves the quality of care for dying children and their families.
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