End-of-life care in the pediatric intensive care unit: Survey in Japan.

Yusuke SeinoHiroshi KurosawaYuko ShiimaTakehiro Niitsu

Published in: Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric Society (2020)

This study is the first to investigate the current conditions and barriers in PICU EOL care in Japan. Most of the facilities involved were not satisfied with current practices. A need was identified for relevant educational programs, as well as the importance of multidisciplinary and legal support.

Keyphrases

intensive care unit
healthcare
quality improvement
primary care
palliative care
public health
cross sectional
mechanical ventilation
pain management
health insurance
acute respiratory distress syndrome