A mixed-methods systematic review and meta-analysis of barriers and facilitators to paediatric symptom management at end of life.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Symptom management for infants, children and young people at end of life is complex and challenging due to the range of conditions and differing care needs of individuals of different ages. A greater understanding of these challenges could inform the development of effective interventions.

Aim

To investigate the barriers and facilitators experienced by patients, carers and healthcare professionals managing symptoms in infants, children and young people at end of life.

Design

A mixed-methods systematic review and meta-analysis was undertaken (PROSPERO ID: CRD42019124797).

Data sources

The Cochrane Library, PROSPERO, CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Web of Science Core Collection, ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Database, Evidence Search and OpenGrey were el

SUBMITTER: Greenfield K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7521017 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature