title: [Comparison of palliative care representations between pediatrician residents and oncologist residents: A qualitative study].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Pediatrics residents treat patients who are particularly vulnerable and they care for many patients in palliative situations. The purpose of this study was to build a typology detailing the representations of pediatrics and oncology residents on palliative care and how these transfer to their practice, and to determine their knowledge of euthanasia and end-of-life legislation.
  
  
  METHODS
  To draw up this typology, we used a semidirective interview method. The topics treated were their definition of palliative care, end of life, the emotions involved in these situations, and their daily practice. Then we asked them to speak about their opinions and knowledge of euthanasia and end-of-life legislation.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Thirteen residents were interviewed: eight pediatrics residents, two oncologists, and three hemato-oncologists. Interviews lasted around 45min. Pediatrics and oncology residents had common representations based on "care giving." Nevertheless, pediatrics residents remained within the technical aspects to protect themselves from their negative emotions and stayed away from their patients. Oncology residents set their emotions aside to be able to carry on taking care of their patients.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  It seems necessary to disseminate a palliative culture, particularly in pediatrics, to improve management of children in palliative situations and to improve resident's feelings.
authors.affiliation: Service de pédiatrie médicale, CHRU Caen, avenue de la Côte-de-Nacre, 14033 Caen cedex 9, France. Electronic address: josephtoulouse@gmail.com.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Toulouse
authors.affiliation: 14150 Ouistreham, France.
authors.forename: M-C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Leneveu
authors.affiliation: Service de pédiatrie médicale, CHRU Caen, avenue de la Côte-de-Nacre, 14033 Caen cedex 9, France.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Brouard
authors.affiliation: La source, ERRSPP Basse Normandie, CHU Caen, avenue de la Côte-de-Nacre, 14037 Caen cedex 9, France.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Alexandre
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D005065:Euthanasia; D005260:Female; D005602:France; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency; D008297:Male; D000072103:Oncologists; D010166:Palliative Care; D000072143:Pediatricians; D011446:Prospective Studies; D036301:Qualitative Research