Community Hospice Nurses’ Perspectives on Needs, Preferences, and Challenges Related to Caring for Children With Serious Illness

Key Points Question What are the needs and preferences of community hospice nurses for pediatric training and support? Findings In this qualitative study, semistructured interviews with a purposive sample of 41 community hospice nurses revealed that most hospice nurses are uncomfortable caring for children with serious illness and perceive their insufficient pediatric training and support as targetable gaps necessitating urgent action. Nurses also offered recommendations for training and support in pediatric care provision and identified significant barriers to such training. Meaning In this study, community hospice nurses expressed an urgent need for accessible pediatric-specific education and training opportunities.