Beyond treatment: Understanding family experiences in pediatric palliative care
The study underscores the profound positive influence of the PPC program on the perceived quality of life for families navigating the complexities of caring for children with life-limiting illnesses. The findings underscore the paramount importance of holistic, family-centric care and underscore the imperative to address caregiver needs comprehensively to mitigate the risk of burnout. The identified challenges serve as signposts for refining communication strategies, expanding service provisions, and augmenting support structures within the PPC program. Overall, the study highlights the profound positive impact of the PPC program on family well-being, while also identifying areas for program enhancement, particularly in communication and service availability.
Authors
- Pablo del Villar‐Guerra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8277-9035)
- Daniel Ramos Pollo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9220-3136)
- Mariano Álvaro Page (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1493-9345)
- L. Miralles
- Olaya Tamayo‐Morales (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1390-0959)
Institutions
- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Salamanca (ES)
- Hospital Universitario Río Hortega (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Palliative & Supportive Care
- Published
- 2024-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1017/s1478951524001159
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.11