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This review aims to summarize existing knowledge about pediatric home-based hospice and palliative care while identifying research gaps.

May 19, 2026BMC Palliative CareOpen Access

Pediatric home-based hospice and palliative care: a scoping review

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This review aims to summarize existing knowledge about pediatric home-based hospice and palliative care while identifying research gaps.
Conducted a scoping review using Arskey and O'Malley's framework across four databases.
Included studies published between 2000 and 2024, focusing on pediatric home care provided via various modalities including telehealth.
Analyzed 96 studies that met inclusion criteria from an initial pool of 2,552 results.
Home-based hospice and palliative care improved quality of life and reduced the burden on families.
Identified key themes: care models, end-of-life decision making, costs, family experiences, and clinical outcomes.
Noted significant research gaps including small sample sizes, lack of control groups, and need for longitudinal studies.

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Scoping review summarizes the effectiveness of home-based care models in children and highlights research gaps.

Davis et al. (2026) studied this question.

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