Pediatr. praxi. 2023;24(4):269-271 | DOI: 10.36290/ped.2023.070

Barriers to the provision of palliative care in neonatology from the perspective of nurses

Mgr. Miroslava Kachlová, DiS.^{1, 2}, doc. PhDr. Radka Bužgová, Ph.D.¹

¹ Ústav ošetřovatelství a porodní asistence, Lékařská fakulta, Ostravská univerzita, Ostrava

² Oddělení neonatologie, Fakultní nemocnice Ostrava

The topic of palliative care in neonatology has been very topical recently, and proper implementation in practice requires a multidisciplinary effort, with nurses being an essential part of the team. Qualitative research was conducted to study the issue, which led to the identification of barriers that were further categorized. It was noted that providing palliative care in neonatology is challenging for nurses in emotional aspects, collaboration and support of parents of dying newborn is difficult and support of the whole team is not adequately provided. The personality of the nurse is very important; the specifics of her work consist in ensuring optimal conditions and coordination of care.

Keywords: palliative care, nurse, neonatology, nursing care, barriers.

Accepted: August 21, 2023; Published: September 8, 2023  Show citation