The aim of this international review was to investigate beneficial outcomes in palliative care from the perspective of children and families and the contexts and hidden mechanisms through which these outcomes can be achieved. Sixty papers were included in the study. They found trusted relationships with healthcare professionals are essential, and this in turn triggers a number of underlying mechanisms including advocacy, decision making and shared emotional impact, which lead to important outcomes being achieved. A number of recommendations for practice are made.
Mitchell, S. et al. 2019. Achieving beneficial outcomes for children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions receiving palliative care and their families: a realistic review. Palliative Medicine, epub.
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