Taboo words in pediatric oncology: Communication experiences of nurses and physicians with dying children and their families

CONCLUSIONS: Communication with dying children and their families is essential. However, multiple barriers remain for healthcare providers to do so. That issue burdens the child and their family more during the end-of-life, which is already a challenging experience to handle. Healthcare professionals need urgent training in communication with the dying children and their families.PMID:38101245 | DOI:10.1016/j.ejon.2023.102466

Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing - December 15, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Ayfer Ayd ın Ey şan Hanzade Savaş H ülya Bingöl Rejin Kebudi Source Type: research