St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, MN, USA.
J Pediatr Nurs. 2012 Aug;27(4):394-401. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2011.06.005. Epub 2011 Aug 25.
Palliative care, long-used in the adult setting, is new to the pediatric setting. Research indicates that palliative care reduces length of stay and use of aggressive end-of-life interventions, improves quality of life, and provides hope. It balances provision of coordinated care with building of family memories and preparation for the child's death with celebration of the child's life. We advocate implementation of pediatric palliative care in any hospital that cares for children. This article provides a model outlining critical steps and considerations for establishing a successful pediatric palliative care program.
姑息治疗在成人环境中应用已久，在儿科环境中则较为新颖。研究表明，姑息治疗可缩短住院时间，减少临终前激进干预的使用，提高生活质量，并带来希望。它平衡了提供协调护理与建立家庭记忆以及为孩子的死亡做准备与庆祝孩子的生命。我们主张在任何照顾儿童的医院实施儿科姑息治疗。本文提供了一个模型，概述了建立成功的儿科姑息治疗计划的关键步骤和注意事项。
