Background Pediatric palliative care is a relatively new and evolving field, and the cost of
pediatric palliative care programs is unclear. We conducted a systematic review to compare …

Abstract Objective and Background: Few previous studies have explored how pediatric
palliative care (PPC) influences hospital utilization. We evaluated this among PPC recipients …

Background: Evidence on the impact of pediatric palliative care programs (PPCP) on
resource utilization is scarce and requires broader measures to include utilization beyond …

BACKGROUND: Pediatric palliative care (PPC) improves the quality of life for children with
life-limiting conditions, but the cost of care associated with PPC has not been quantified …

Background: Pediatric palliative care focuses on comprehensive symptom management and
enhancing quality of life for children with life-threatening conditions and their families. Our …

Background: Specialist paediatric palliative care services are promoted as an important
component of palliative care provision, but there is uncertainty about their role for children …

Abstract Background and Aim: We report the process of creating a new palliative care
service at a large, urban children's hospital. Our aim was to provide a detailed guide to …

Background: Research remains inconclusive regarding the impact of specialist pediatric
palliative care (SPPC) on health care utilization and cost. Objective: To better understand …

Background There is growing evidence that palliative care (PC) is associated with increased
quality of life in children with cancer. Despite increasing recommendations in support of PC …

Pediatric palliative care is recommended by many organizations. Yet, there is no information
available on the progress that has been made in providing this care or the gaps that still …