The profile and support needs of parents in paediatric palliative care: comparing cancer and non-cancer groups.
Samar M AounFenella J GillMarianne B PhillipsSuzanne MomberLisa CuddefordRenee DeleuilRoswitha StegmannDenise HowtingMaureen E LyonPublished in: Palliative care and social practice (2020)
Using the pCSNAT provided a concise and comprehensive 'one stop shop' for health professionals to evaluate difficulties encountered by parents. The disadvantages reported by the non-cancer group warrant increased attention. Paediatric palliative care should adopt routine assessment of parents' support needs to anticipate early and tailored supports including partnerships with the community.