End-of-life care in paediatrics

Title

End-of-life care in paediatrics

Creator

Rosengarten L; Carr E

Publisher

British Journal of Nursing

Date

2020

Subject

bereavement; child; Hospice and Palliative Nursing; Patient care -- In Infancy and Childhood; pediatric nursing -- Education; psychosocial support

Description

The article provide information on end-of-life care in paediatrics, including the signs that death is imminent, how to manage the care of a dying child or young person and support their family, and how to care for the patient after death. Topics include caring for a child or young person at the end of their life is emotionally challenging and traumatic experiences in practice; and manage unpleasant symptoms, an advance care plan should be developed as soon as this is clinically indicated.

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Citation List Month

January 2021 List

Collection

Citation

Rosengarten L; Carr E, “End-of-life care in paediatrics,” Pediatric Palliative Care Library, accessed March 28, 2024, https://pedpalascnetlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/17323.