Predictors Of Intention To Refer To Pediatric Palliative Or Hospice Care

Keywords

Andersen; behavioral model; health service use; hospice; nurse; palliative care; pediatric; referral

Abstract

The purpose of this descriptive correlational study was to determine whether nurse characteristics, level of comfort with care of the dying, and spirituality predict intention to refer and timing of referral to pediatric palliative/hospice care. The Behavioral Model of Health Services Use served as the framework for this study. Data were collected from 105 pediatric nurses recruited from 7 patient units of one pediatric hospital. Regression analysis revealed several nurse factors (practice unit, years of experience, age, race/ethnicity) that predicted intent to refer and timing of referral to pediatric palliative/hospice care. The relationship between nurse characteristics and intent to refer was specific to certain medical conditions (HIV, extreme prematurity, brain injuries). Healthcare providers can use these findings to improve care for children with life-limiting illnesses.

Publication Date

8-1-2016

Publication Title

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Volume

33

Issue

7

Number of Pages

617-624

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1177/1049909115593062

Socpus ID

84977070939 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84977070939

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