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Transferring critically ill babies and children home to die from intensive care.

Kathryn E MortonAlison RichardsonMaureen A CoombsAnne-Sophie E Darlington
Published in: Nursing in critical care (2019)
A home death for critically ill babies/children is occurring in the United Kingdom but infrequently. Experience of a transfer home positively influences views and increases confidence. Improved multi-organizational collaboration between ICU and community care teams would assist decision-making and facilitation for a transfer home.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • young adults
  • decision making
  • intensive care unit
  • palliative care
  • mental health
  • gestational age
  • quality improvement
  • health insurance
  • preterm birth