Palliative Care and Population Management: Utilization of Palliative Care in Pediatric Critical Care Nursing
Title
Palliative Care and Population Management: Utilization of Palliative Care in Pediatric Critical Care Nursing
Creator
Williams LJ
Identifier
Publisher
Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America
Date
2022
Subject
Critical Care Nursing; Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing; Terminal Care; Child; Family-centered care; Humans; Infant Newborn; Palliative Care/methods; Pediatric end-of-life care; Pediatric palliative care; Quality of Life
Description
Historically, the goal of care in a pediatric or neonatal intensive care unit was to do everything medically possible to cure illness or prolong life. When curative therapies were no longer appropriate, the approach was to turn to end-of-life care. Currently, some children are surviving illnesses that formerly resulted in death or significant disability. Their lives may be viewed as lacking in quality. A palliative care approach can be used in select pediatric populations to improve quality of life, clarify treatment decisions to be aligned with the child's goals and values, and minimize suffering.
Citation List Month
April 2022 List
URL Address
Collection
Citation
Williams LJ, “Palliative Care and Population Management: Utilization of Palliative Care in Pediatric Critical Care Nursing,” Pediatric Palliative Care Library, accessed April 26, 2024, https://pedpalascnetlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/18029.