Parental Views of Social Worker and Chaplain Involvement in Care and Decision Making for Critically Ill Children with Cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Social workers (SWs) and chaplains are trained to support families facing challenges associated with critical illness and potential end-of-life issues. Little is known about how parents view SW/chaplain involvement in care for critically ill children with cancer.

Methods

We studied parent perceptions of SW/chaplain involvement in care for pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) patients with cancer or who had a hematopoietic cell transplant. English- and Spanish-speaking parents completed surveys within 7 days of PICU admission and at discharge. Some parents participated in an optional interview.

Results

Twenty-four parents of 18 patients completed both surveys, and six parents were interviewed. Of the survey respondents, 66.7% and 75% interacted with SWs or c

SUBMITTER: Michelson KN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9497868 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature