Exploring the Brazilian pediatric palliative care network: a quantitative analysis of a survey data.

Esther Angélica Luiz Ferreira Cristina Ortiz Sobrinho Valete Silvia Maria de Macedo Barbosa Graziela de Araujo Costa Poliana Cristina Carmona Molinari Simone Brasil de Oliveira Iglesias Ana Cristina Pugliese de Castro

Published in: Revista paulista de pediatria : orgao oficial da Sociedade de Pediatria de Sao Paulo (2023)

This mapping points out to a concentration of PPC services in the southeast region, with part-time professional dedication, and the need to improve professionals' care. Difficulty in opioid access was reported. It is necessary to extend PPC participation to other Brazilian regions, increase time dedicated to PPC, improve professionals' care and improve access to opioid prescription.

Keyphrases

palliative care
pain management
healthcare
chronic pain
advanced cancer
affordable care act
quality improvement
primary care
high resolution
physical activity
mental health
big data
health insurance
high density
deep learning
childhood cancer