Panagiotis Pentaris1,2, Danai Papadatou3, Alice Jones4, Georgina M Hosang5. 1. a Department of Psychology, Social Work and Counselling , University of Greenwich , London , UK. 2. b Faiths and Civil Society Unit, Goldsmiths , University of London , London , UK. 3. c Department of Nursing , National and Kapodistrian University of Athens , Athens , Greece. 4. d Department of Psychology, Goldsmiths , University of London , London , UK. 5. e Centre for Psychiatry, Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary , University of London , London , UK.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Several barriers have been identified as preventing or delaying access to children's palliative care services. The aim of this study is to further explore such barriers from palliative care professionals' perspective from two London boroughs. METHODS: Qualitative-five children's palliative care professionals' perceptions were obtained from semi-structured interviews. RESULTS: Three themes emerged: availability and adequacy of child palliative care (e.g., unreliability of services), obstacles to accessing palliative care (e.g., logistical challenges), and cultural values and family priorities. CONCLUSION: These findings contribute to the equal opportunities dialogue in this sector and the need for future research to address the challenges identified.
OBJECTIVES: Several barriers have been identified as preventing or delaying access to children's palliative care services. The aim of this study is to further explore such barriers from palliative care professionals' perspective from two London boroughs. METHODS: Qualitative-five children's palliative care professionals' perceptions were obtained from semi-structured interviews. RESULTS: Three themes emerged: availability and adequacy of child palliative care (e.g., unreliability of services), obstacles to accessing palliative care (e.g., logistical challenges), and cultural values and family priorities. CONCLUSION: These findings contribute to the equal opportunities dialogue in this sector and the need for future research to address the challenges identified.