Repercussions of pediatric palliative care: An integrative review

Abstract

This article aims to discuss the effects of pediatric palliative care services on hospitals and the quality of life of patients and their families. The research reports the results of an integrative literature review based on 14 articles published between 2013 to 2018. In the studies analyzed, the following aspects were highlighted: Efficacy of pediatrics palliative care in hospitals, reductions of hospital costs after implementation of the service, importance of multidisciplinary teams, educational needs of health professionals, and the impact on the quality of life of patients and their families. Results show that pediatrics palliative care provides comprehensive care and should be recognized as an indispensable and specialized service for children with incurable diseases.