Expert survey on coverage and characteristics of pediatric palliative care in Europe - a focus on home care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

For children with life-limiting conditions home care is a key component of pediatric palliative care. However, poor information is available on service coverage and in particular on country-specific pediatric palliative home care characteristics. The aim of the study was therefore to describe the association between pediatric palliative care coverage and national activities and obtain detailed information on the pediatric palliative home care structure in different European countries.

Methods

Online survey with in-country experts from N = 33 European countries.

Results

Pediatric palliative home care (65.6%) represented the most pediatric palliative care units (15.6%) and the least common services. National documents constituted the most widespread national

SUBMITTER: Wager J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9575204 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature