Caregiver preferences for palliative care in pediatric oncology: an educational intervention.
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| Title: | Caregiver preferences for palliative care in pediatric oncology: an educational intervention. |
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| Authors: | Gallegos, Jarred V., Nelson, Cecelia I., Conour, Cecily N., Ludrosky, Jennifer, Tomboc, Patrick, Dower, Joshua, Duncan, Christina L. |
| Source: | Children's Health Care. Apr-Jun2024, Vol. 53 Issue 2, p193-203. 11p. |
| Subjects: | Caregiver attitudes, Pilot projects, Caregivers, Pediatrics, Tumors in children, Health literacy, Pre-tests & post-tests, Comparative studies, Teaching aids, Health attitudes, Descriptive statistics, Palliative treatment, Cancer patient medical care, Educational outcomes |
| Abstract: | Pediatric Palliative Care (PPC) teams provide comprehensive care to children and families managing chronic illness. Misconceptions about PPC may account for low utilization. This study examined the influence of an educational handout on caregiver knowledge and preferences for PPC. Forty pediatric oncology caregivers were recruited for the pre/post design study. Mean changes from pre- to post-intervention were examined. At posttest, caregivers were significantly more knowledgeable (p <.001, d = −1.60) and had more favorable preferences toward PPC (p <.001, d = −0.52). Thus, a brief and low-cost educational intervention can improve caregiver knowledge of and opinions regarding PPC. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | Pediatric Palliative Care (PPC) teams provide comprehensive care to children and families managing chronic illness. Misconceptions about PPC may account for low utilization. This study examined the influence of an educational handout on caregiver knowledge and preferences for PPC. Forty pediatric oncology caregivers were recruited for the pre/post design study. Mean changes from pre- to post-intervention were examined. At posttest, caregivers were significantly more knowledgeable (p <.001, d = −1.60) and had more favorable preferences toward PPC (p <.001, d = −0.52). Thus, a brief and low-cost educational intervention can improve caregiver knowledge of and opinions regarding PPC. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 02739615 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/02739615.2023.2199161 |
