The conceptual understanding of pediatric palliative care: A Swiss healthcare perspective

Title

The conceptual understanding of pediatric palliative care: A Swiss healthcare perspective

Creator

De Clercq E;Rost M; Rakic M; Ansari M; Brazzola P; Wangmo T; Elger B S

Publisher

BMC Palliative Care

Date

2019

Subject

article; child; childhood cancer; comfort; death; human; interview; nurse; oncologist; palliative therapy; pediatrics; psychologist; social worker; stigma; Switzerland

Description

Background: Health care providers' perception of pediatric palliative care might negatively influence timely implementation. The aim of the study was to examine understanding of and attitudes towards pediatric palliative care from the perspective of health care providers working in pediatric oncology in Switzerland to promote the timely implementation of pediatric palliative care.

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Citation List Month

Oncology 2019 List

Collection

Citation

De Clercq E;Rost M; Rakic M; Ansari M; Brazzola P; Wangmo T; Elger B S, “The conceptual understanding of pediatric palliative care: A Swiss healthcare perspective,” Pediatric Palliative Care Library, accessed January 23, 2025, https://pedpalascnetlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/16941.