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Paediatric oncology providers' perspectives on early integration of paediatric palliative care

Rima Saad1, Lina Badr Kurdahi2, Nuhad Yazbick-Dumit3

  • 1Clinical Nurse Specialist, Children's Cancer Institute, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Lebanon.

International Journal of Palliative Nursing
|April 11, 2020
PubMed

Insights

Healthcare providers view paediatric palliative care (PPC) as end-of-life support, impacting its early integration. Effective PPC requires interdisciplinary collaboration and improved communication with children and families.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Palliative Care
  • Healthcare Provider Perceptions

Background:

  • Healthcare providers' perceptions of palliative care significantly influence its early integration in pediatric cancer management.
  • Understanding these perspectives is crucial for informed decision-making in pediatric palliative care (PPC).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the perceptions of pediatric oncology providers regarding the integration of early PPC.
  • Focus on providers at the Children's Cancer Institute (CCI) in Lebanon.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative descriptive research design.
  • Focus groups conducted in a leading pediatric oncology setting.

Main Results:

  • Providers perceived PPC primarily as end-of-life pain relief and psychological support.
  • Integration timing was linked to end-of-life, advanced disease, or treatment failure.
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration and communication with patients/families were identified as critical but challenging aspects.

Conclusions:

  • The study highlights healthcare providers' perceptions of early PPC in pediatric oncology in Lebanon.
  • Emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and effective communication for optimal PPC management.
Abstract

Keywords:
Children with cancerCommunicationEnd-of-lifeInterdisciplinary collaborationPaediatric oncology providersPaediatric palliative care

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