Initiation of paediatric advance care planning: Cross-sectional survey of health professionals reported behaviour.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Globally, initiation of paediatric advance care planning discussions is advocated early in the illness trajectory; however, evidence suggests it occurs at crisis points or close to end of life. Few studies have been undertaken to ascertain the prevalence and determinants of behaviour related to initiation by the healthcare professional.

Method

Underpinned by the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation-Behaviour (COM-B) model for behaviour change, a cross-sectional online survey was conducted in United Kingdom and Ireland using a purposive sample of health professionals. Descriptive and inferential statistics were applied and nonparametric statistical analysis used. Open-ended questions were mapped and correlations between COM-B and demographic profiles identified.

SUBMITTER: Carr K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9306788 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature