An estimation of the number of children requiring pediatric palliative care in Italy

Abstract Background Pediatric palliative care (PPC) addresses the physical and psychological needs of children suffering from life-limiting diseases. To define prevention and educational plans and to properly allocate resources, a precise estimation of the PPC burden is required. Objectives To estim...

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Main Authors: Franca Benini, Mariadonata Bellentani, Laura Reali, Pierina Lazzarin, Lucia De Zen, Federico Pellegatta, Pierangelo Lora Aprile, Gianlorenzo Scaccabarozzi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:Italian Journal of Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-020-00952-y