Paediatric Palliative Care - describing patient needs and the experiences of caregivers and health care workers in a Cape Town Paediatric Intermediate Care Facility

dc.contributor.advisorMeiring, Michelle
dc.contributor.advisorGanca, Linda
dc.contributor.advisorGwyther, Liz
dc.contributor.authorDaniels, Alexandra Jacqueline
dc.date.accessioned2023-03-02T09:46:07Z
dc.date.available2023-03-02T09:46:07Z
dc.date.issued2022
dc.date.updated2023-02-20T12:31:28Z
dc.description.abstractIntroduction: Palliative care has the potential to improve the quality of life for children living with LL or LTC's and their families. However, in the South African context, little is known about the specific care needs of these children and the experiences of caregivers and health care workers during the child's stay at an intermediate / step down facility. Aim: The study describes the population (and care needs) of children admitted to the facility, the experiences of their primary caregivers and the health care workers caring for them. Methodology: This was a descriptive study that utilised elements of both prospective and cross-sectional design. The health records of 25 patients were reviewed and matched caregivers partook in a three-part questionnaire. Focus group discussions were conducted with 15 health care workers at a single point during the study. Results: The majority (48%) of patients were referred to the facility for transitional care, the average length of stay was calculated at 97 days and pain was identified as the most prevalent symptom. Despite significant degrees of worry, most primary caregivers derived emotional strength and spiritual meaning from the experience of caring for their child. Health care workers valued access to training, appropriate resources and support to meet the challenge of caring for children and families with specific care needs. Conclusion/Recommendations: These results conclude that children living with LL or LTC's and their families have complex holistic care needs that require a comprehensive approach. In order to best meet these needs, at ICF level, health care workers need to be assured access to a range of skills, resources and support.
dc.identifier.apacitationDaniels, A. J. (2022). <i>Paediatric Palliative Care - describing patient needs and the experiences of caregivers and health care workers in a Cape Town Paediatric Intermediate Care Facility</i>. (). ,Faculty of Health Sciences ,Department of Medicine. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/37137en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationDaniels, Alexandra Jacqueline. <i>"Paediatric Palliative Care - describing patient needs and the experiences of caregivers and health care workers in a Cape Town Paediatric Intermediate Care Facility."</i> ., ,Faculty of Health Sciences ,Department of Medicine, 2022. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/37137en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationDaniels, A.J. 2022. Paediatric Palliative Care - describing patient needs and the experiences of caregivers and health care workers in a Cape Town Paediatric Intermediate Care Facility. . ,Faculty of Health Sciences ,Department of Medicine. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/37137en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Master Thesis AU - Daniels, Alexandra Jacqueline AB - Introduction: Palliative care has the potential to improve the quality of life for children living with LL or LTC's and their families. However, in the South African context, little is known about the specific care needs of these children and the experiences of caregivers and health care workers during the child's stay at an intermediate / step down facility. Aim: The study describes the population (and care needs) of children admitted to the facility, the experiences of their primary caregivers and the health care workers caring for them. Methodology: This was a descriptive study that utilised elements of both prospective and cross-sectional design. The health records of 25 patients were reviewed and matched caregivers partook in a three-part questionnaire. Focus group discussions were conducted with 15 health care workers at a single point during the study. Results: The majority (48%) of patients were referred to the facility for transitional care, the average length of stay was calculated at 97 days and pain was identified as the most prevalent symptom. Despite significant degrees of worry, most primary caregivers derived emotional strength and spiritual meaning from the experience of caring for their child. Health care workers valued access to training, appropriate resources and support to meet the challenge of caring for children and families with specific care needs. Conclusion/Recommendations: These results conclude that children living with LL or LTC's and their families have complex holistic care needs that require a comprehensive approach. In order to best meet these needs, at ICF level, health care workers need to be assured access to a range of skills, resources and support. DA - 2022_ DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town KW - Palliative Medicine LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PY - 2022 T1 - Paediatric Palliative Care - describing patient needs and the experiences of caregivers and health care workers in a Cape Town Paediatric Intermediate Care Facility TI - Paediatric Palliative Care - describing patient needs and the experiences of caregivers and health care workers in a Cape Town Paediatric Intermediate Care Facility UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/37137 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/37137
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationDaniels AJ. Paediatric Palliative Care - describing patient needs and the experiences of caregivers and health care workers in a Cape Town Paediatric Intermediate Care Facility. []. ,Faculty of Health Sciences ,Department of Medicine, 2022 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/37137en_ZA
dc.language.rfc3066eng
dc.publisher.departmentDepartment of Medicine
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Health Sciences
dc.subjectPalliative Medicine
dc.titlePaediatric Palliative Care - describing patient needs and the experiences of caregivers and health care workers in a Cape Town Paediatric Intermediate Care Facility
dc.typeMaster Thesis
dc.type.qualificationlevelMasters
dc.type.qualificationlevelMPhil
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