June 5, 2026 · Pediatric critical care medicine : a journal of the Society of Critical Care Medicine and the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies · DOI: 10.1097/PCC.0000000000003978

Health Professionals' Perceptions of End-of-Life Care in the PICU: Single-Center Survey in Spain

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The authors aimed to explore healthcare professionals' perceptions of end-of-life care in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and identify unmet needs and barriers. Their survey of 73 staff members revealed generally high quality of care ratings but highlighted significant emotional impacts on staff and deficiencies in support and facilities. Recommendations for improvement included enhanced bereavement follow-up, better architectural design, and structured debriefings to address these issues.

Manuel Gijón-Mediavilla, Anna Canet Tarrés, Lidia Oviedo Melgares, Eduardo López Fernández, Pablo Rojo Conejo, Sylvia Belda Hofheinz

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