Sustainable access to pediatric respite support has been stymied by limited reimbursement and educational pathways. However, more hospice and palliative care providers have grown their respite services by pushing for professional licensing and policy reform.
Recognizing a significant gap between community emergency services and the care of medically complex children, the Hand in Hand Pediatric Palliative Care Team at Children's Nebraska, and the organization's Project Austin, collaborated to increase community emergency services awareness and education
A study published in the Sage Journal on Pediatric Palliative Care concerning music therapy concludes that, “Music therapy provides unique benefits for this pediatric population particularly in supporting child and family wellbeing. The therapeutic relationship, interpersonal skills of the therapist and experience in pediatric palliative care are perceived as central to these positive outcomes.”
Advances in Family Practice Nursing, Science Digest Authored by CPCC Board Member Cheri Salazar RN, CPNP-PC/AC, CHPPN
