Attitudes about palliative care: a comparison of pediatric critical care and oncology providers. Am J Hosp Palliat Care 2014 Sep;31(6):665-71
Date
08/24/2013Pubmed ID
23969402DOI
10.1177/1049909113500844Scopus ID
2-s2.0-84927642101 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 11 CitationsAbstract
INTRODUCTION: Pediatric critical care and oncology providers care for patients who have life-threatening or serious illness, yet they receive little palliative care education.
OBJECTIVE: Compare oncology and critical care providers' attitudes regarding palliative care.
METHODS: An electronic survey assessed respondents' opinions of whether, when, and why palliative care should be utilized.
RESULTS: Response rate was 49%. Critical care physicians were more likely to incorporate palliative care for psychosocial support; oncologists for symptom control. Those with palliative care education were more likely to involve in palliative care, did so earlier and for reasons other than end-of-life planning.
CONCLUSIONS: Oncology and critical care providers utilized palliative care for different reasons.
Author List
Atwood MA, Hoffmann RG, Yan K, Lee KJAuthors
Melissa Atwood DO, MA Assistant Professor in the Pediatrics department at Medical College of WisconsinK Jane Lee MD Interim Chief, Professor in the Pediatrics department at Medical College of Wisconsin
Ke Yan PhD Associate Professor in the Pediatrics department at Medical College of Wisconsin
MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdultAdvance Care Planning
Attitude of Health Personnel
Communication
Critical Care
Female
Humans
Male
Medical Oncology
Middle Aged
Palliative Care
Pediatrics
Terminal Care
