National Divergences in Perinatal Palliative Care Guidelines and Training in Tertiary NICUs.

ABSTRACT: Objectives: Despite established principles of perinatal palliative care (PnPC), implementation into practice has shown inconsistencies. The aim of this study was to assess PnPC services, examine healthcare professionals (HCPs) awareness and availability of PnPC guidelines, and describe HCPs satisfaction with PC and guidelines. Material and Methods: A nationwide survey was conducted in Swiss tertiary NICUs between April-November 2019. Data were examined by descriptive statistics and linear regression models. Results: Overall response rate was 54% (65% physicians; 49% nurses; 72% psychosocial staff). Half of professionals (50%) received education in PC during their medical/nursing school, whereas 36% indicated they obtained further training in PnPC at their center. PnPC

SUBMITTER: Boan Pion A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8316587 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature