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

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
Subjects:
Pediatric palliative care
Need
Epidemiology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-020-00952-y

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