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Early Integration of Palliative Care for Children with High‐Risk Cancer and Their Families
Author(s) -
Kaye Erica C.,
Friebert Sarah,
Baker Justin N.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
pediatric blood and cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.116
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1545-5017
pISSN - 1545-5009
DOI - 10.1002/pbc.25848
Subject(s) - medicine , palliative care , cancer , pediatric cancer , quality of life (healthcare) , nursing , family medicine , intensive care medicine
Despite increasing data to support pediatric palliative care (PPC) as an integral component of high‐quality care for children with life‐threatening conditions and their families, timely integration of PPC is offered inconsistently to children with high‐risk cancer. In this review, we summarize the growing body of literature in support of early integration of PPC for children with high‐risk cancer and their families, advocating that PPC principles and resources are imperative to holistic cancer‐directed care and rooted in evidence‐based medicine. Finally, we offer possible strategies for optimizing integration of PPC into holistic cancer care for children and families.