Melissa A Atwood1, Raymond G Hoffmann2, Ke Yan2, K Jane Lee3. 1. Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA matwood@mcw.edu. 2. Department of Pediatrics, Quantitative Health Sciences, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA. 3. Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
Abstract
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.
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.
Authors: Claire A Richards; Helene Starks; M Rebecca O'Connor; Erica Bourget; Taryn Lindhorst; Ross Hays; Ardith Z Doorenbos Journal: Am J Hosp Palliat Care Date: 2017-11-27 Impact factor: 2.500