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Interaction Between Pediatrics and Palliative Care: Barriers and Facilitators from the Professionals Perspective
Lopez Velez L, Toro M, Pizano Palomino M, Sanin Osorio M, Parra Cubides S, Daveloza A · Medicina Paliativa · 2025
Introduction: Palliative care coverage in the pediatric population is insufficient. The barriers and facilitators for access to it in Colombia are unknown. Objective(s): To determine barriers, facilitators and interaction practices perceived by palliative care and pediatric professionals in Colombia. Method(s): Cross-sectional observational quantitative study. Pediatric and palliative care professionals who are members of Colombian associations answered an ad hoc virtual survey. Descriptive and comparative statistics were obtained. Result(s): 105 professionals participated (response rate of 10.36 %). 66.45 % worked in institutions with pediatric and palliative care services. The professionals agree in perceiving barriers from national and health system policies, institutional, from family members/caregivers and some facilitators from palliative care professionals, while they differ in their perceptions of barriers from pediatrics and facilitators for interaction. They consider that palliative care are mainly integrated in the planning of care and end-of- life interventions. Conclusion(s): Professionals perceive multiple barriers and some facilitators for interaction, as well as specific situations in which palliative care are integrated, which can serve to establish measures where required. There is an urgent need to improve training, establish national policies and guarantee resources to optimize care and respond appropriately to the needs of children and adolescents and their families.Copyright © 2025 Sociedad Espanola de Cuidados Paliativos. All right reserved.
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