Journal of advanced nursing
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Multicenter Study
Paediatric end-of-life care needs in Switzerland: current practices, and perspectives from parents and professionals. A study protocol.
To present a protocol for a multi-phase study about the current practice of end-of-life care in paediatric settings in Switzerland. ⋯ This first study across Switzerland will provide comprehensive insight into the current end-of-life care in children with distinct diagnoses and the perspectives of affected parents and health professionals. The results may facilitate the development and implementation of programmes for end-of-life care in children across Switzerland, building on real experiences and needs.
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Comparative Study
Comparative analysis of nursing and midwifery regulatory and professional bodies' scope of practice and associated decision-making frameworks: a discussion paper.
To review, discuss and compare nursing and midwifery regulatory and professional bodies' scope of practice and associated decision-making frameworks. ⋯ Nursing organizations, regulatory authorities and nurses should recognize that scope of practice and the associated responsibility for decision-making provides a very public statement about the status of nursing in a given jurisdiction.