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Neonatal palliative care: perception differences between providers
Jason Z Niehaus1, Megan M Palmer2, James Slaven3
1Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Riley Hospital for Children, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA. jzniehau@iu.edu.
Summary
Neonatal care providers have differing views on palliative care (PC). Educational programs and automatic consults can improve PC perception and bridge knowledge gaps in neonatal intensive care units.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal Medicine
- Palliative Care
- Healthcare Education
Background:
- Palliative care (PC) is crucial for improving quality of life in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).
- Understanding provider perceptions is key to optimizing PC integration.
- Existing educational gaps may hinder effective PC delivery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify differences in palliative care perception among neonatal care providers.
- To pinpoint educational deficits regarding palliative care in a Level IV NICU setting.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive, mixed-methods survey study was conducted.
- Email surveys were distributed to diverse neonatal care professionals, including social workers, pharmacists, dieticians, nurses, respiratory therapists, fellows, and faculty.
- A total of 181 responses were collected, yielding a 56% response rate.
Main Results:
- Significant disparities were observed between faculty and non-faculty providers concerning the benefits of early PC consultations.
- Differences were noted in the perceived need for automatic PC consults for specific diagnoses.
- Variations in the frequency of PC consults were also identified between these groups.
Conclusions:
- Perceptions of palliative care significantly differ between faculty and non-faculty neonatal providers.
- Educational initiatives focused on PC and communication are recommended.
- Implementing automatic PC consults for certain diagnoses may help reconcile differing perceptions and educational gaps.
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