Challenges in the Provision of Pediatric Palliative Care in Mexico: A Cross-Sectional Web-Based Survey.

ABSTRACT: Objective: An enormous need for pediatric palliative care (PPC) has been reported, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). However, the access to PPC is limited. This study identifies the current challenges in the provision of PPC and their severity from the perspective of healthcare professionals. Method: We conducted a web-based descriptive cross-sectional survey among healthcare professionals treating children in need of palliative care in Mexico in 2019. We used convenience sampling and snowball sampling to acquire participants. Results: Seventy healthcare professionals from Mexico participated. Participants were 64.3% female, on average 45.8 (SD = 10.9) years old, had an average of 15.84 (SD = 10.4) years of work experience and worked in 15 states.

SUBMITTER: Gruneberg ES 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10687805 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature