Erin R Currie1, Steadman L McPeters2, Jennifer W Mack2. 1. Erin R. Currie, PhD, RN: Assistant Professor, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing, Birmingham, AL. Steadman McPeters, DNP, CRNP, CPNP-AC, RNFA: Assistant Professor, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing, Birmingham, AL. Jennifer W. Mack, MD, MPH: Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Boston, MA.. Electronic address: ecurrie@uab.edu. 2. Erin R. Currie, PhD, RN: Assistant Professor, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing, Birmingham, AL. Steadman McPeters, DNP, CRNP, CPNP-AC, RNFA: Assistant Professor, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing, Birmingham, AL. Jennifer W. Mack, MD, MPH: Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Boston, MA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To describe pediatric palliative care (PPC) in pediatric oncology, the importance of PPC for pediatric oncology patients, disparities within pediatric palliative oncology, innovative strategies for improving PPC access in underserved populations, and implications for oncology nursing practice. DATA SOURCES: Published pediatric oncology and palliative peer-reviewed articles and guidance documents. CONCLUSION: Disparities exist within pediatric palliative oncology. There is much work needed to improve the reach and quality of PPC for pediatric oncology patients, especially those from underserved populations. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Nurses serve a critical role in advocating for PPC for seriously ill pediatric cancer patients and their families.
OBJECTIVES: To describe pediatric palliative care (PPC) in pediatric oncology, the importance of PPC for pediatric oncology patients, disparities within pediatric palliative oncology, innovative strategies for improving PPC access in underserved populations, and implications for oncology nursing practice. DATA SOURCES: Published pediatric oncology and palliative peer-reviewed articles and guidance documents. CONCLUSION: Disparities exist within pediatric palliative oncology. There is much work needed to improve the reach and quality of PPC for pediatric oncology patients, especially those from underserved populations. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Nurses serve a critical role in advocating for PPC for seriously ill pediatric cancerpatients and their families.
Authors: Marie Bakitas; Kristen Allen Watts; Emily Malone; J Nicholas Dionne-Odom; Susan McCammon; Richard Taylor; Rodney Tucker; Ronit Elk Journal: J Clin Oncol Date: 2020-02-05 Impact factor: 44.544