title: The experiences of pediatric social workers providing end-of-life care.
abstract: Pediatric social workers working in acute care hospital settings may care for children and their families in end-of-life circumstances. This qualitative study is part of a larger study focusing on the experiences of health care providers working with dying children. This study consisted of 9 semi-structured interviews of acute care pediatric social workers who work with dying children and their families. Themes included the role of social work with dying children, the impact of their work and coping strategies. Authors suggest a hospital-worker partnership in supporting staff and promotion of supportive resources.
authors.affiliation: a Social Work , Hospital for Sick Children , Toronto , Ontario , Canada.
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Muskat
authors.affiliation: a Social Work , Hospital for Sick Children , Toronto , Ontario , Canada.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Brownstone
authors.affiliation: a Social Work , Hospital for Sick Children , Toronto , Ontario , Canada.
authors.forename: Andrea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Greenblatt
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D033262:Narration; D010372:Pediatrics; D012947:Social Work; D000068217:Social Workers; D013727:Terminal Care
keywords: Coping; end of life care; hospital social work; pediatrics