Bereaved parents' perspectives of factors influencing decision-making about place of end-of-life care for children with life-limiting, life-threatening conditions: an all-Ireland qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The need for children's palliative care and end-of-life services is increasing. However, there is limited evidence to inform health and social care professionals about parental preferences for place of end-of-life care for their child, or on factors influencing families in deciding on their preferred place of death for their child. The aim of this study was to explore factors which influence parental decision-making in relation to place of end-of-life care for children with life-limiting, life-threatening conditions, with respect to experiences of end-of-life care in different settings (i.e., home, hospital, hospice).

Methods

This is a qualitative study. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 bereaved parents (14 mothers and six fathers) of children wit

SUBMITTER: Crowe A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12642087 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature