Abstract Problem Pediatric ICUs (PICU) that have adopted family-centered care models
welcome families to the critically ill child's bedside to partner with clinicians in decision …

Background Losing a child tragically impacts the well-being and functioning of parents. With
these effects extending beyond emotional, physical morbidity and compromising self …

Good communication is central to good healthcare. As a result of poor communication
between parents and healthcare professionals (HCPs) in clinical settings, this study aimed …

Communication with parents is an essential component of neonatal care. For extremely
preterm infants born at less than 25 weeks, this process is complicated by the substantial …

Background: Worldwide, around 21 million children would benefit from palliative care and
over 7 million babies and children die each year. Whilst provision of paediatric palliative …

Background For children with life-limiting conditions who are unable to participate in
decision-making, decisions are made for them by their parents and paediatricians. Shared …

Background Provision of and access to paediatric end-of-life care is inequitable, but
previous research on this area has focused on perspectives of health professionals in …

Importance Advance care planning (ACP) is the process of discussing values and
preferences for care to help inform medical decision-making. Children with medical …

Simulation is a well-established experiential educational tool in health care, which allows
clinicians to learn and practise skills via a replication of reality. However, its use as a …

Background Provision of paediatric palliative care for children with life-threatening or life-
limiting conditions and their families is often complex. Guidelines can support professionals …