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Background: Pediatric palliative care supports children and young adults with life-limiting conditions and their families, seeking to minimize suffering and enhance quality of life. This study evaluates the impact of specialized palliative care (SPC)…
CONTEXT: Since pediatric palliative care (PPC) aims to improve the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of children with life-limiting conditions (LLC), assessment of their HRQoL and identification of its determinants is crucial. OBJECTIVES: To…
BACKGROUND: Although the importance of palliative care in pediatric patients has been emphasized, many health care providers have difficulty determining when patients should be referred to the palliative care team. The Paediatric Palliative Screening…
BACKGROUND: Pediatric palliative care (PPC) is the active total care of children suffering from life-threatening illnesses. Palliative care includes symptom management, psychosocial support, and end-of-life care. Despite significant advances in…
