The Experiences Of Pediatric Social Workers Providing End-of-life Care

The Experiences Of Pediatric Social Workers Providing End-of-life Care

Muskat Barbara; Brownstone D; Greenblatt Andrea

10.1080/00981389.2017.1302034

Social Work In Health Care

2017

Coping; End Of Life Care; Hospital Social Work; Pediatrics

Pediatric social workers working in acute care hospital settings may care for children and their families in end-of-life circumstances. This qualitative study is part of a larger study focusing on the experiences of health care providers working with dying children. This study consisted of 9 semi-structured interviews of acute care pediatric social workers who work with dying children and their families. Themes included the role of social work with dying children, the impact of their work and coping strategies. Authors suggest a hospital-worker partnership in supporting staff and promotion of supportive resources.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28398174