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Lin M, Rholl E, Andescavage N, Ackerman O, Fisher D, Lanzel AF, Mahmood LA. Improving Prenatal Palliative Care Consultation Using Diagnostic Trigger Criteria. J Pain Symptom Manage 2024; 67:e137-e145. [PMID: 37858635 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2023.10.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Revised: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Three percent of pregnancies are complicated by congenital anomalies. Prenatal integration of pediatric palliative care (PPC) may be hindered by non-standardized PPC referral processes. This quality improvement (QI) project aimed to improve prenatal PPC consultation using a diagnostic trigger list. MEASURES Main outcome measure was the percentage of prenatal PPC consults completed based on diagnostic trigger list eligibility. Balancing measures included stakeholder perspectives on PPC consults and products. INTERVENTION Interventions included creation and implementation of a diagnostic trigger list for prenatal PPC consultation, educational initiatives with stakeholders, and iterative modifications of our prenatal consultation process. OUTCOMES Interventions increased consultation rates ≥80% during the first six months of QI implementation (baseline vs. post-interventions) although this increase was not consistently sustained over a 12-month period. CONCLUSIONS/LESSONS LEARNED Diagnostic trigger lists improve initial rates of prenatal PPC consultation and additional interventions are likely needed to sustain this increase.
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- Matthew Lin
- Division of Neonatology (M.L.), Department of Pediatrics, New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA.
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- Division of Neonatology (E.R.), Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- Division of Neonatology (N.A.), Children's National Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, USA; School of Medicine and Health Sciences (N.A., D.F., A.F.L., L.A.M.), George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Prenatal Pediatrics Institute (O.A.), Children's National Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- School of Medicine and Health Sciences (N.A., D.F., A.F.L., L.A.M.), George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Pediatric Palliative Care Program (D.F., A.F.L., L.A.M.), Children's National Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- School of Medicine and Health Sciences (N.A., D.F., A.F.L., L.A.M.), George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Pediatric Palliative Care Program (D.F., A.F.L., L.A.M.), Children's National Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- School of Medicine and Health Sciences (N.A., D.F., A.F.L., L.A.M.), George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Pediatric Palliative Care Program (D.F., A.F.L., L.A.M.), Children's National Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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Hrdlickova L, Polakova K, Loucka M. Innovative communication approaches for initializing pediatric palliative care: perspectives of family caregivers and treating specialists. BMC Palliat Care 2023; 22:152. [PMID: 37814302 PMCID: PMC10563209 DOI: 10.1186/s12904-023-01269-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Effective cooperation between a pediatric palliative care team (PPCT), primary treating specialists, patients and families is crucial for high quality care of children with complex life-limiting conditions. Several barriers among patients, families and treating specialists have been identified in the context of initializing pediatric palliative care. The aim of the study was to assess the experience with initial pediatric palliative care consultations from perspectives of family caregivers and treating physicians with a special focus on two innovative approaches: attendance of the treating specialist and the opportunity for parents to give feedback on the written report from the consultation. METHODS This was a qualitative study using semi-structured interviews with family caregivers of children with malignant and non-malignant disease and their treating specialists. Framework analysis was used to guide the data collection and data analysis. RESULTS In total, 12 family caregivers and 17 treating specialists were interviewed. Four main thematic categories were identified: (1) expectations, (2) content and evaluation, (3) respect and support from the team and (4) consultation outcomes. Parents viewed the consultation as a unique opportunity to discuss difficult topics. They perceived the attendance of the treating specialist at the initial consultation as very important for facilitating communication. Treating specialists valued the possibility to learn more about psychosocial issues of the child and the family while attending the initial palliative care consultation. All participants perceived the written report from the consultation as useful for further medical decisions. Family members appreciated the chance to give feedback on the consultation report. CONCLUSIONS Our study identified several clinically relevant issues that can help initialize pediatric palliative care and establish effective collaboration between families and PPCT and treating specialists. Supporting treating specialists in their ability to explain the role of palliative care is important in order to reduce the risk of misunderstanding or unrealistic expectations. Developing more specific expectations seems to be one of the ways to further increase the effectiveness of initial consultations. The results of the study can be especially helpful for the initial phase of implementing pediatric palliative care and initializing the process of setting up a collaborative relationship with palliative care teams in the hospital.
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- Lucie Hrdlickova
- Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, University Hospital Motol, V Uvalu 84, Prague, 5,150 06, Czech Republic.
- Pediatric Supportive Care Team, University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic.
- First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic.
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- Center for Palliative Care, Prague, Czech Republic
- Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Center for Palliative Care, Prague, Czech Republic
- Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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Fiuza M, Silva Junior G. Listening to the Residents: The Perception of Pediatric Palliative Care Education in a Residency Program in Brazil. Am J Hosp Palliat Care 2023; 40:1067-1073. [PMID: 36592475 DOI: 10.1177/10499091221149153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Background: In Brazil, a relevant portion and children suffer without receiving adequate control of their symptoms. Failures in pediatrician training may contribute to this problem. Objective: The goal was to characterize the educational failures perceived by pediatric residents for pediatric palliative care throughout their training. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out, with the application of the Pediatric Palliative Care Questionnaire (QCPP) to residents of three pediatrics and specialties of public limits at the Escola de Saúde Pública do Estado do Ceará (ESP-CE), Brazil. Results: The response rate was 68 out of 123 residents (55%). It was reported that they did not consider the specialty as patient care or death. He also feels comfortable explaining the physiological process of dying to his family. The time devoted to CPP teaching, as well as medical residency, was considered reduced. For those who attended a subspecialty, the number they signaled was "0 hours" at 82.40%. Conclusion: It can be said that the main flaws in the teaching-learning process of pediatric residents were the number of hours of training in teaching, communication skills training (through participation in conferences) and guidance on the practice of teaching suspension of invasive measures. It was observed that less time reserved for this learning is related to lesser knowledge and greater barriers to the use of palliative care. Those who declared themselves able to take care of children with life-organizing conditions received some teaching in CPP.
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- Marcia Fiuza
- UNIFOR-Universidade de Fortaleza, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- UNIFOR-Universidade de Fortaleza, Fortaleza, Brazil
- UFC-Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil
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Farmer ZJ, Palmaccio-Lawton SJ, Flint HA, Whitford B, Thienprayoon R, Nee K. Fetal outcomes and continuity in perinatal palliative care patients at a quaternary care pediatric hospital. J Perinatol 2023; 43:889-894. [PMID: 37005452 DOI: 10.1038/s41372-023-01664-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Perinatal palliative care (PPC) is the coordinated application of palliative care principles to the care of families, fetuses and newborns with suspected life-limiting conditions. This approach relies on continuity of care that spans pregnancy, birth and beyond. The goal of this retrospective cohort study was to evaluate outcomes and PPC continuity in infants born to families who received PPC at a quaternary care pediatric hospital, and to identify targets to improve care continuity. STUDY DESIGN PPC patients seen between July 2018 and June 2021 were identified via local PPC registry. Demographic, outcome, and continuity data were gathered from the electronic medical record. Descriptive statistics were used to calculate the rate of postnatal palliative consult and infant mortality rates. RESULTS 181 mother-infant dyads were identified as having a PPC consultation and had available data following birth. Overall perinatal mortality was 65%; 59.6% of all liveborn infants died prior to discharge. Only 47.6 % of liveborn infants, who did not die in the perinatal period, received postnatal palliative care. Location of birth (primary versus non-network hospital) was significantly associated with postnatal PPC consult rate (p = 0.007). CONCLUSION Continuation of palliative care after birth in families who received perinatal palliative care is inconsistently achieved. Creating reliable systems for PPC continuity will depend on location of care.
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- Zachary J Farmer
- Department of Neonatology, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA
- Department of Palliative & Hospice Medicine, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Neonatal and Pulmonary Biology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, OH, Cincinnati, USA.
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- Department of Pain and Palliative Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Department of Pain and Palliative Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Department of Pain and Palliative Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Department of Pain and Palliative Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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Wool C, Parravicini E. Implementation of Quality Indicators of Perinatal/Neonatal Palliative Care One-Year Following Formal Training. Front Pediatr 2021; 9:752971. [PMID: 34926343 PMCID: PMC8672437 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2021.752971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objective: The aim of this study was to measure implementation of quality indicators (QIs) of Perinatal/Neonatal Palliative Care (PNPC) as reported by participants following a one-year training course. Study Design: A cross-sectional survey mixed-method design was used to obtain data from an interdisciplinary team of professionals one year after attending a PNPC training course. A questionnaire with 32 QIs queried participants about self-reported implementation of PNPC and that of their colleagues. Descriptive and frequency data were analyzed to measure the implementation of PNPC QIs. Qualitative data were examined using content analysis. Results: Response rate was 34 of 76 (44.7%). Half of the QIs are implemented in clinical settings by course attendees more than 90% of the time, and 15 QIs are implemented between 70 and 89.9%. Colleagues within the same healthcare system applied palliative care practices less frequently than those who attended the training course. When asked if quality indicators were "always" implemented by colleagues, the average difference in scores was 36% lower. Qualitative analyses resulted in three themes that addressed changes in clinical practice, and four themes that summarized barriers in practice. Conclusion: There is high frequency of implementation of QIs by professionals who attended an evidence based PNPC training course. PNPC is implemented by the colleagues of attendees, but with less frequency. Attending evidence-based education increases clinicians' opportunities to translate quality PNPC care into clinical settings.
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- Charlotte Wool
- Department of Nursing, College of Nursing and Health Professions, York College of Pennsylvania, York, PA, United States
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, United States
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Boan Pion A, Baenziger J, Fauchère JC, Gubler D, Hendriks MJ. National Divergences in Perinatal Palliative Care Guidelines and Training in Tertiary NICUs. Front Pediatr 2021; 9:673545. [PMID: 34336737 PMCID: PMC8316587 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2021.673545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2021] [Accepted: 06/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Objectives: Despite established principles of perinatal palliative care (PnPC), implementation into practice has shown inconsistencies. The aim of this study was to assess PnPC services, examine healthcare professionals (HCPs) awareness and availability of PnPC guidelines, and describe HCPs satisfaction with PC and guidelines. Material and Methods: A nationwide survey was conducted in Swiss tertiary NICUs between April-November 2019. Data were examined by descriptive statistics and linear regression models. Results: Overall response rate was 54% (65% physicians; 49% nurses; 72% psychosocial staff). Half of professionals (50%) received education in PC during their medical/nursing school, whereas 36% indicated they obtained further training in PnPC at their center. PnPC guidelines were available in 4/9 centers, with 68% HCPs being aware of the guideline. Professionals who had access to a PnPC team (P = 0.001) or were part of the nursing (P = 0.003) or psychosocial staff (P = 0.001) were more likely aware of having a guideline. Twenty-eight percent indicated being satisfied with PC in their center. Professionals with guideline awareness (P = 0.025), further training (P = 0.001), and access to a PnPC team (P < 0.001) were more likely to be satisfied, whereas HCPs with a nursing background (P < 0.001) were more likely to be dissatisfied. A majority expressed the need for a PnPC guideline (80%) and further PC training (94%). Conclusion: This study reveals lacking PnPC guidelines and divergences regarding onsite opportunities for continued training across Swiss level III NICUs. Extending PnPC guidelines and training services to all centers can help bridge the barriers created by fragmented practice.
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- Antonio Boan Pion
- Department of Neonatology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Health Sciences and Medicine, University of Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland
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- Department of Neonatology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Neonatology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.,Pediatric Palliative Care, University Children's Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Neonatology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.,Department of Health Sciences and Medicine, University of Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland.,Clinical Ethics, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Wang Y, Shan C, Tian Y, Pu C, Zhu Z. Bibliometric Analysis of Global Research on Perinatal Palliative Care. Front Pediatr 2021; 9:827507. [PMID: 35127603 PMCID: PMC8811456 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2021.827507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to perform a bibliometric analysis of publications related to perinatal palliative care to identify scientific output and research trends at a global level. METHODS The Web of Science Core Collection database was searched to retrieve publications focusing on perinatal palliative care published between 2001 and 2020. All retrieved publications were identified by title and abstract for their relevance to perinatal palliative care. These eligible publications were extracted from the following data: title, abstract, year, keywords, author, organization, journal and cited literature. VOSviewer software was used to conduct bibliographic coupling, coauthorship, and cooccurrence analyses and to detect publication trends in perinatal palliative care research. RESULTS A total of 114 publications concerning perinatal palliative care were included. The annual number of publications has increased dramatically in recent years. The United States has made the largest contribution to this field with the majority of publications (68, 59.6%) and citations (1,091, 70.5%) and with close collaborations with researchers in Canada, Portugal and Australia. Wool C and her institution, York College of Pennsylvania, are the respectively, most prolific author and institution in this field, publishing 18 papers (15.8%). Journal of Palliative Medicine is the leading and main journal in this field. According to the cooccurrence network analysis, five main research topics were identified: the candidates for PPC, service models and forms, framework components, parental perspectives and satisfaction, and challenges and needs of health care providers. CONCLUSION The findings of this bibliometric study illustrate the current state and global trends of perinatal palliative care for the past two decades, which will help researchers determine areas of research focus and explore new directions for future research in this field.
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- Yiting Wang
- Department of Obstetrics, Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Nursing, Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Nanjing, China
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