Comparison Of Palliative Care Representations Between Pediatrician Residents And Oncologist Residents: A Qualitative Study
Title
Comparison Of Palliative Care Representations Between Pediatrician Residents And Oncologist Residents: A Qualitative Study
Creator
Toulouse J; Leneveu MC; Brouard J; Alexandre M
Identifier
DOI: 10.1016/j.arcped.2016.03.053
Publisher
Archives De Pediatrie
Date
2016
Subject
Pediatrics; Knowledge
Description
BACKGROUND:
Pediatrics residents treat patients who are particularly vulnerable and they care for many patients in palliative situations. The purpose of this study was to build a typology detailing the representations of pediatrics and oncology residents on palliative care and how these transfer to their practice, and to determine their knowledge of euthanasia and end-of-life legislation.
METHODS:
To draw up this typology, we used a semidirective interview method. The topics treated were their definition of palliative care, end of life, the emotions involved in these situations, and their daily practice. Then we asked them to speak about their opinions and knowledge of euthanasia and end-of-life legislation.
RESULTS:
Thirteen residents were interviewed: eight pediatrics residents, two oncologists, and three hemato-oncologists. Interviews lasted around 45min. Pediatrics and oncology residents had common representations based on "care giving." Nevertheless, pediatrics residents remained within the technical aspects to protect themselves from their negative emotions and stayed away from their patients. Oncology residents set their emotions aside to be able to carry on taking care of their patients.
CONCLUSION:
It seems necessary to disseminate a palliative culture, particularly in pediatrics, to improve management of children in palliative situations and to improve resident's feelings.
Pediatrics residents treat patients who are particularly vulnerable and they care for many patients in palliative situations. The purpose of this study was to build a typology detailing the representations of pediatrics and oncology residents on palliative care and how these transfer to their practice, and to determine their knowledge of euthanasia and end-of-life legislation.
METHODS:
To draw up this typology, we used a semidirective interview method. The topics treated were their definition of palliative care, end of life, the emotions involved in these situations, and their daily practice. Then we asked them to speak about their opinions and knowledge of euthanasia and end-of-life legislation.
RESULTS:
Thirteen residents were interviewed: eight pediatrics residents, two oncologists, and three hemato-oncologists. Interviews lasted around 45min. Pediatrics and oncology residents had common representations based on "care giving." Nevertheless, pediatrics residents remained within the technical aspects to protect themselves from their negative emotions and stayed away from their patients. Oncology residents set their emotions aside to be able to carry on taking care of their patients.
CONCLUSION:
It seems necessary to disseminate a palliative culture, particularly in pediatrics, to improve management of children in palliative situations and to improve resident's feelings.
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Citation List Month
June 2016 List
Citation
Toulouse J; Leneveu MC; Brouard J; Alexandre M, “Comparison Of Palliative Care Representations Between Pediatrician Residents And Oncologist Residents: A Qualitative Study,” Pediatric Palliative Care Library, accessed April 16, 2024, https://pedpalascnetlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/10534.