Children with medical complexity and paediatric palliative care: a retrospective cross-sectional survey of prevalence and needs.

Sergio AmarriA OttavianiA CampagnaL De Panfilisnull null

Published in: Italian journal of pediatrics (2021)

Observed regional prevalence of complex needs is lower than that published from other European countries. More research is needed to raise awareness of palliative care for children with medical complexities in order to address specific needs.

Keyphrases

palliative care
advanced cancer
risk factors
young adults
healthcare
emergency department
intensive care unit
systematic review
meta analyses