A Handbook Interdisciplinary Pediatric Palliative Care Review

Book Name : Interdisciplinary Pediatric Palliative Care Authors : Nazila Javadi Pashaki, Zahra Taheri Ezbarami, Somaye Pouy, Sachin Dwivedi Publisher : Springer Publishers Number of Pages : Hardcover, 102 pages Year of Publication : 2024 ISBN : 9789819795864 Volume : N/A Springer Publishers has introduced Interdisciplinary Pediatric Palliative Care. The writings of distinguished Iranian and Indian authors in the fascinating and rapidly developing field of interdisciplinary paediatric palliative care are collected in this small hardcover book. Principles of Palliative Care, Communication, Grief, Spiritual Care, Teamwork, Managing Symptoms in Pediatric Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care of Pediatric with Advanced Illness are all covered in the book’s seven chapters. Principles of Palliative Care chapter deals that respecting the dignity of the child and the family while providing palliative care. Palliative care for the child should be done with respect for the wishes and preferences of the child and the family. Communication chapter explained the role of communication in an exchange of facts, ideas, opinions or emotions by two or more persons. Effective communication requires trust and mutual respect, which is very important in nursing because communication is the basis of nursing activity. Grief chapter stated that grief is a cognitive, emotional, psychological and physical reaction that follows the loss of anything dear and important to us. It is a natural reaction to the loss of something dear to us. Bereavement that is officially recognised somewhere, such as grief due to the separation of a spouse, grief due to the death of a classmate or friend and grief. Spiritual Care chapter stated that one of the key focuses of palliative care services is addressing and fulfilling the spiritual and religious requirements of patients, particularly those with incurable conditions. Spiritual needs surpass the scope of religious needs. Team chapter stated and covered the inclusion of interdisciplinary teams is a widespread practice in numerous palliative care settings globally. Many experts regard teamwork as an essential function of palliative care teams. Managing Symptoms in Pediatric Palliative Care chapter stated about guidelines of managing symptoms encompass in-depth evaluation and treatment of the root cause, and whenever feasible, it is essential to thoroughly assess and treat the underlying cause of the symptoms. End-of-Life Care of Pediatric Patients with Advanced Illness chapter focused that end-of-life care of paediatric patients is a comprehensive approach which include physical,social, psychological and spiritual needs of a child who are suffering with progressive and advanced illness and need assistance in advance care planning, are necessary for their family. Each chapter covers a clinical and theoretical overview with particular considerations for each procedure, and they are all succinctly organised using subheadings. High-resolution illustrations further enhance the text, making it easy to read and understand. A few pages also provide insight into the Iranian situation and specifics on the grieving process and communication. There are certain chapters that are more detailed and informative than others. The book has a good number of references overall. The teamwork chapter is especially thorough and includes well-explained interdisciplinary team structures, teamwork strategies and how to handle organisational culture and context when working as a team. In addition to interdisciplinary practitioners who want to learn more and become familiar with the nuances of this quickly growing field, the book will be of interest to both new and seasoned paediatric palliative care practitioners who are just starting out in the field. In addition to being a valuable resource and an excellent place to start reading more about certain themes, this book is well worth the investment and would be a good addition to the shelves of Interdisciplinary Pediatric Palliative Care. Financial support and sponsorship Nil. Conflicts of interest There are no conflicts of interest.