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Albraa Abulhamail1, Khaled AlGhamdi2
1Complex/Palliative Care Consultant, Paediatrics Department, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia.
Most healthcare workers in Saudi Arabia lack comfort and formal training in paediatric palliative care. Establishing dedicated services and integrating education are crucial for improving care for children with life-limiting illnesses.
Area of Science:
- Palliative Care
- Pediatrics
- Healthcare Worker Training
Background:
- Paediatric palliative care is a vital multidisciplinary specialty.
- It focuses on improving the quality of life for children with life-limiting illnesses and their families.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of insufficient paediatric palliative care services on healthcare worker comfort levels in Saudi Arabia.
Main Methods:
- A multi-center cross-sectional study was conducted.
- Data was collected from 230 healthcare workers using a validated self-administered questionnaire across Saudi Arabia.
Main Results:
- Only 51.74% of participants felt comfortable caring for paediatric palliative care patients.
- A mere 9.13% reported receiving formal training in this specialty.
- A significant disparity exists between the need for and availability of paediatric palliative care.
Conclusions:
- Formal training in paediatric palliative care is critically lacking among healthcare workers.
- Integrating paediatric palliative care education into medical and nursing curricula is essential.
- Establishing dedicated services and expert-led training are vital for enhancing care quality.
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