Paediatric palliative home care by general paediatricians: a multimethod study on perceived barriers and incentives.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Non-specialist palliative care, as it is delivered by general practitioners, is a basic component of a comprehensive palliative care infrastructure for adult patients with progressive and far advanced disease. Currently palliative care for children and adolescents is recognized as a distinct entity of care, requiring networks of service providers across different settings, including paediatricians working in general practice. In Germany, the medical home care for children and adolescents is to a large extent delivered by general paediatricians working in their own practice. However, these are rarely confronted with children suffering from life-limiting diseases. The aim of this study was therefore to examine potential barriers, incentives, and the professional self-image

SUBMITTER: Junger S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2902453 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature