Characteristics of a Perinatal Palliative Care Program Over 10 years

Characteristics of a Perinatal Palliative Care Program Over 10 years

Doherty M; Dumond LG; Williams R; Stoppels N

Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

2018

infant; hospice; obstetrician; palliative therapy; major clinical study; retrospective study; comfort; medical record; patient referral; neonatal intensive care unit; neonatologist; conference abstract; human; child; female; male; controlled study; diagnosis; resuscitation; positive end expiratory pressure; genetics

Background: Perinatal Hospice is a relatively new component of pediatric palliative care, which supports families who are expecting the birth of a child with life-threatening or life-limiting condition. Parents in this situation have unique needs and often experience emotional isolation following their child's loss. This study explores the characteristics of babies and families referred for perinatal hospice, and provides descriptive analysis of diagnosis, interventions and outcomes.

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