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This is a Qualitative Study study.

November 28, 2025BMC Palliative CareOpen Access

Bereaved parents’ perspectives of factors influencing decision-making about place of end-of-life care for children with life-limiting, life-threatening conditions: an all-Ireland qualitative study

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ACAshleen Crowe RMRachel McCauley YCYvonne Corcoran

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Qualitative study reveals parental preferences and considerations for end-of-life care in children, highlighting the role of hospice and advance care planning.

Key Points

Selecting a place for end-of-life care for children involves complex decision-making by parents, especially about hospice options.
Findings from interviews with bereaved parents reveal themes related to preferred end-of-life care settings.
Qualitative study incorporates semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis of experiences across multiple care environments.
Individualized approaches and advance care planning are essential for supporting families in these sensitive decisions.

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Crowe et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6928f0f9a65b730b9ea79853 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-025-01922-z

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Qualitative study reveals parental preferences and considerations for end-of-life care in children, highlighting the role of hospice and advance care planning.

Bereaved parents’ perspectives of factors influencing decision-making about place of end-of-life care for children with life-limiting, life-threatening conditions: an all-Ireland qualitative study

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Bereaved parents’ perspectives of factors influencing decision-making about place of end-of-life care for children with life-limiting, life-threatening conditions: an all-Ireland qualitative study

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