Understanding of Palliative Care Among Doctors and Nurses Involved in Pediatric Neurological Disorders: A Single-facility Questionnaire Survey

January 1, 2026Palliative Care ResearchOpen Access

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The study aims to investigate the level of understanding of palliative care among doctors and nurses dealing with pediatric neurological disorders.
Conducted a questionnaire survey targeting 15 pediatric neurologists and 92 nurses.
Performed quantitative analyses on 107 responses, with an overall response rate of 75%.
Examined differences in definition awareness based on years of experience and participation in life conferences.
80 out of 107 healthcare professionals participated in the survey (75% response rate).
95% of respondents were aware of the term 'palliative care' but 57% were unaware of its definition.
Statistical significance was found in definition awareness based on years of experience and life conference participation (P<0.05).

Survey assesses palliative care knowledge in pediatric neurological healthcare professionals, indicating a knowledge gap.

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