Residência Pediátrica (Dec 2022)
Desafios na implementação de cuidados paliativos na neonatologia: Uma revisão integrativa
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Neonatal palliative care has been increasingly integrated promoting individualized care, centered on maternal and family bonds. Even progress, there are several difficulties in the implementation of conducts. OBJECTIVE: To emphasize the importance and mains difficulties in implementing neonatal palliative care. METHODS: Bibliographic survey in PubMed and Lilacs databases. The descriptor used “neonatal palliative care”, “neonatology” and “difficulties”. Ten articles were selected at the end of review. CONCLUSION: Neonatal palliative care has made great advances; however, its implementation remains a challenge, not only on the part of the family, but also due to the lack of training and qualification of professionals in the field. This shows the importance of continuing education and creating protocols that meet the needs of patients.
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