Pediatr. praxi. 2026;27(1):65-69 | DOI: 10.36290/ped.2026.011

Assessing parents' needs in the context of paediatric palliative care

Mgr. Petra Růžičková, doc. PhDr. Radka Bužgová, Ph.D.
Ústav ošetřovatelství a porodní asistence, Lékařská fakulta, Ostravská univerzita v Ostravě

Paediatric palliative care aims to ensure the highest possible quality of life not only for the sick child, but also for their family. It requires specific knowledge and skills and differs significantly from the care provided to adult patients. Assessing parents' needs is key to providing individualized care and helps identify priority areas where parents need help and support. This review study aimed to map and analyse the scope and nature of the needs of parents caring for a child with a life-limiting or life-threatening illness. The results highlighted parents' multifaceted problems and needs, as well as the lack of available assessment tools.

Keywords: child, palliative care, needs, parents.

Accepted: February 16, 2026; Published: March 3, 2026  Show citation

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