End-of-life management in pediatric cancer.

Current Oncology Reports
Claudia L Epelman

Abstract

Pediatric palliative care at the end-of-life is focused on ensuring the best possible quality of life for patients with life-threatening illness and their families. To achieve this goal, important needs include: engaging with patients and families; improving communication and relationships; relieving pain and other symptoms, whether physical, psychosocial, or spiritual; establishing continuity and consistency of care across different settings; considering patients and families in the decision-making process about services and treatment choices to the fullest possible and desired degree; being sensitive to culturally diverse beliefs and values about death and dying; and responding to suffering, bereavement, and providing staff support. Any effort to improve quality of palliative and end-of-life care in pediatric oncology must be accompanied by an educational strategy to enhance the level of competence among health care professionals with regard to palliative care and end-of-life management skills as well as understanding of individualized care planning and coordination processes.

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Citations

May 1, 2013·The Lancet Oncology·Sidnei Epelman, Ian Magrath
Jul 20, 2014·Journal of Pediatric Nursing·Christina Melin-JohanssonFrida Hallqvist
Aug 26, 2016·Indian Journal of Palliative Care·Arunangshu GhoshalMaryAnn Muckaden
Jan 10, 2017·Palliative & Supportive Care·Eva De ClercqTenzin Wangmo
Oct 24, 2013·The American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Care·Loh Ee ChinRosalie Shaw
May 24, 2013·Current Oncology Reports·Claudia L Epelman

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