Perceived challenges in pediatric palliative care among doctors and nurses in Hong Kong
Title
Perceived challenges in pediatric palliative care among doctors and nurses in Hong Kong
Creator
Chan WCH; Wong KLY; Leung MM; Lin M K Y
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Publisher
Death Studies
Date
2018
Description
This study aims to examine perceived challenges, including knowledge, skills, self, and work environment, of professionals in providing pediatric palliative care (PPC) in Hong Kong and the differences in perceived challenges between groups. A total of 680 pediatric doctors and nurses participated in the survey. They tended to perceive the provision of PPC as difficult and considered "advanced skills" (those dealing with death-related issues) challenging. Findings indicate that nurses, professionals who are less experienced, do not have children, and have not received palliative care training perceived a higher level of challenges in providing PPC. Implications for training and support are discussed.
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September 2018 List
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Citation
Chan WCH; Wong KLY; Leung MM; Lin M K Y, “Perceived challenges in pediatric palliative care among doctors and nurses in Hong Kong,” Pediatric Palliative Care Library, accessed April 20, 2025, https://pedpalascnetlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/15203.