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  • Title: Parent Perspectives of Neonatal Intensive Care at the End-of-Life.
    Author: Currie ER, Christian BJ, Hinds PS, Perna SJ, Robinson C, Day S, Meneses K.
    Journal: J Pediatr Nurs; 2016; 31(5):478-89. PubMed ID: 27261370.
    Abstract:
    This descriptive qualitative study explored parent experiences related to their infant's neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) hospitalization, end-of-life care, and palliative care consultation. "Life and death in the NICU environment" emerged as the primary theme with the following categories: ups and downs of parenting in the NICU, decision-making challenges in the NICU, and parent support. Parents encountered challenges with areas for improvement for end-of-life and palliative care in the NICU. Further research is necessary to understand barriers with integrating palliative care and curative care in the NICU, and how NICU care affects bereavement and coping outcomes after infant death.
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