Journal of pain and symptom management
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Jan 2022
Pediatric palliative care education model in low resource settings: A mixed-methods evaluation.
Globally, approximately 21.6 million children need pediatric palliative care (PPC). The greatest burden lies in low- and middle-income countries, where the demand for PPC exceeds available resources. ⋯ The results of this study suggest that a short, interactive and interdisciplinary workshop, originally designed for the United States setting but adapted to a low resource context, is an effective way to improve providers' self-efficacy, comfort and confidence in the provision of PPC in resource-limited settings.
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Jan 2022
Parent and Adolescent Perspectives on the Impact of COVID on the Care of Seriously Ill Children.
Few studies have explored the impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) on the care of seriously ill children which may be especially affected due to the child's vulnerability, complexity of care, and high reliance on hospital-based care. ⋯ Families caring for seriously ill children during COVID-19 face increased challenges. Health systems should consider long-term telehealth/in-person hybrid care models that have potential to improve access to and satisfaction with care.