Purpose Pediatric oncology patients benefit from the involvement of palliative care. This study
examined the timing of palliative care consultation. Methods A retrospective chart review …

Purpose The impact of specialized pediatric palliative care (SPPC) teams on patterns of end-of-life
care is unknown. We sought to determine (1) which children with cancer access …

Background: Pediatric palliative care focuses on comprehensive symptom management and
enhancing quality of life for children with life-threatening conditions and their families. Our …

Purpose To describe the formation of a paediatric palliative care programme providing care
in hospital, at home or in hospice, ensuring continuity of care where the child and family …

Background: Health care providers (HCPs) require ongoing training and mentorship to fully
appreciate the palliative care needs of children. Project ECHO ® (Extension for Community …

The nascent field of paediatric palliative care (PPC) has evolved significantly over a short
period of time, as has its terminology. With an emerging literature of program descriptions and …

Background Individuals receiving palliative care (PC) are generally thought to prefer to
receive care and die in their homes, yet little research has assessed the quality of home- and …

Background: Informal caregivers are a significant part of the hospice and palliative care
landscape as members of the interdisciplinary care team. Despite this, little is known about the …

Background: People with life-limiting illness are increasingly having more care provided to
them by informal caregivers (ICs) such as family members and friends. Although there is a …

Background: Research remains inconclusive regarding the impact of specialist pediatric
palliative care (SPPC) on health care utilization and cost. Objective: To better understand and …