The funding of specialised paediatric palliative care in Switzerland: a conceptualisation and modified Delphi study on obstacles and priorities
CONCLUSION: Decision- and policy-makers hoping to further develop and expand SPPC in Switzerland should be aware that current funding models are highly complex and that SPPC funding is impeded by many obstacles. Considering the steadily rising prevalence of children with life-limiting conditions and the proven benefits of SPPC, improvements in funding models are urgently needed to ensure that the needs of this highly vulnerable population are adequately met.PMID:38579319 | DOI:10.57187/s.3498
Source: Swiss Medical Weekly - Category: General Medicine Authors: Stefan Mitterer Karin Zimmermann G ünther Fink Michael Simon Anne-Kathrin Gerber Eva Bergstr ässer Source Type: research
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