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Contributions of palliative care to pediatric patient care

Carmen Mandac, Vanessa Battista

    Seminars in Oncology Nursing
    |November 2, 2014
    PubMed

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    Pediatric palliative care (PPC) is crucial for children with cancer, requiring early integration with treatment. Enhanced training for nurses is vital for effective interdisciplinary support throughout a child

    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Palliative Care
    • Pediatrics

    Background:

    • Pediatric palliative care (PPC) addresses the complex needs of children with life-limiting illnesses, particularly cancer.
    • Families of children with oncologic disease face significant physical, emotional, and social challenges.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To offer a comprehensive overview of pediatric palliative care in the context of pediatric oncology.
    • To highlight the importance of integrating PPC with cancer treatment protocols.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review encompassing journal articles, clinical research reports, and clinical guidelines.
    • Analysis of national statistics related to pediatric cancer and palliative care.

    Main Results:

    • The evolution of cancer treatment necessitates concurrent supportive PPC, emphasizing pain and symptom management.
    • Current recommendations advocate for initiating PPC at diagnosis and continuing throughout the disease trajectory.

    Conclusions:

    • PPC is essential for optimizing quality of life for pediatric oncology patients and their families.
    • Palliative care nursing plays a critical role, requiring specialized training for registered nurses and advanced practice nurses.
    • Further research and development of PPC programs are needed to ensure adherence to best practice guidelines.
    Abstract

    Keywords:
    NursingPediatric oncologyPediatric palliative care

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