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ArticleBMC palliative care2025

Perceptions and needs of NICU professionals regarding pediatric palliative care: a qualitative study compared with international literature.

Bénédicte Brichard, Manon Le Roux, Brigitte de Terwangne, Dominique Bellis, Nathalie Crasselts, Marie Cécile Nassogne, Catheline Hocq

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Bénédicte Brichard *Division of Paediatric Oncology and Haematology, Cliniques Universitaires Saint Luc, UCLouvain, Brussels, 1200, Belgium. benedicte.brichard@saintluc.uclouvain.be.
Manon Le Roux *Division of Paediatric Oncology and Haematology, Cliniques Universitaires Saint Luc, UCLouvain, Brussels, 1200, Belgium.
Brigitte de TerwangnePediatric Palliative Care Reference Center, Cliniques Universitaires Saint Luc, UClouvain, Brussels, 1200, Belgium.
Dominique BellisPediatric Palliative Care Reference Center, Cliniques Universitaires Saint Luc, UClouvain, Brussels, 1200, Belgium.
Nathalie CrasseltsDivision of Neonatology, Cliniques Universitaires Saint Luc, UCLouvain, Brussels, 1200, Belgium.
Marie Cécile NassognePediatric Palliative Care Reference Center, Cliniques Universitaires Saint Luc, UClouvain, Brussels, 1200, Belgium.
Catheline HocqDivision of Neonatology, Cliniques Universitaires Saint Luc, UCLouvain, Brussels, 1200, Belgium.

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Abstract

backgroundPediatric palliative care (PPC) in neonatal intensive care units (NICU) presents ethical and emotional challenges for healthcare professionals. This study explores perceptions, experiences, and needs of NICU staff concerning PPC in the context of implementing collaboration with a pediatric palliative care reference center (PPCRC).

methodsA qualitative descriptive study using a semi-structured questionnaire was conducted among NICU professionals. Among 91 staff, 26 complete responses were thematically analyzed. Results were compared with international literature.

resultsRespondents highlighted emotional distress, communication challenges, need for ethical guidance, training gaps, and a desire for stronger integration of PPC teams. The collaboration with PPCRC was perceived as helpful by many, although underutilized by some.

conclusionNICU professionals face significant moral and emotional burdens in PPC. Strengthening training, enhancing team cohesion, and promoting earlier PPC integration may improve both care quality and staff well-being.

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Health PersonnelPalliative CarePediatricsPerceptionAdultAttitude of Health PersonnelFemaleHumansIntensive Care Units, NeonatalMaleMiddle AgedQualitative ResearchSurveys and QuestionnairesCompassion fatigueIntensive care units, neonatalInterprofessional relationsPalliative careProfessional-Family relationsQualitative researchTerminal care

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