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A review of paediatric palliative care nursing education in Latin America
Kendra Bishop1, Nancy Mele, María José Errázuriz Koppmann
1Grandview/Southview Medical Center, Dayton, Ohio, United States.
Insights
Paediatric palliative care nursing in Latin America faces challenges due to socioeconomic instability. This review identifies barriers and support structures to advance nursing education for critically ill children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nursing
- Palliative Care
- Global Health
Background:
- Children with catastrophic illnesses require specialized palliative nursing care globally.
- Socioeconomic and political instability in developing nations hinders pediatric palliative care program development.
- Latin America faces unique challenges in advancing pediatric palliative care nursing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a systematic literature review on pediatric palliative care in Latin America.
- To identify existing support structures for pediatric palliative care nursing education.
- To pinpoint barriers hindering the advancement of pediatric palliative care nursing education.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review focusing on Latin American countries.
- Analysis of existing support systems and identified barriers.
- Synthesis of findings to inform educational initiatives.
Main Results:
- Identified key barriers to pediatric palliative care nursing education in the region.
- Highlighted existing, albeit limited, support structures.
- Provided a foundation for developing targeted educational strategies.
Conclusions:
- Addressing barriers is crucial for enhancing pediatric palliative care nursing in Latin America.
- Collaborative educational initiatives can strengthen regional capacity.
- Improved nursing education is vital for quality palliative care for children in Latin America.
Abstract:
Around the world, children suffering from catastrophic illnesses need quality palliative nursing care. However, unstable economic, social, and political structures in developing nations have delayed the advancement of paediatric palliative care programs in some regions. This systematic literature review primarily focuses on paediatric palliative care in Latin American countries. The aim is to identify existing support structures and possible barriers to paediatric palliative care nursing education. This review provides the background for a proposed collaborative paediatric palliative care nursing education initiative between a children's research hospital in the United States and a Chilean partner site.
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