Palliative care services in paediatric oncology centres across Europe: A cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Palliative care (PC) is an integral part of cancer treatment. However, data on service availability is limited in childhood cancers.

Aim

To describe the availability of PC services in paediatric oncology centres across Europe, and to identify barriers and facilitators for implementing and providing paediatric palliative care (PPC).

Methods

Paediatric oncology centres across Europe were invited to complete an online questionnaire.

Results

A total of 158 paediatric oncology centres from 27 European countries participated. More than half of the centres (n=102, 64.6%) reported offering specialised PPC (defined as 24/7 coverage services with specialized physician and a multidisciplinary team). Most centres included a multidisciplinary care team (n=123, 80

SUBMITTER: Pedraza EC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10785771 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature