TABLE 1.

Remaining Challenges in PPC

Remaining Challenges in PPC
Insufficient training, funding, and infrastructure to support the development of PPC investigators and academicians
Insufficient research funding
Deficiency of metrics to demonstrate productivity and quality of PPC
Need for validated outcome measures for PPC interventions
Disparities in access to PPC, especially outside the hospital
Variable integration of specialist PPC teams
Global disparities in access to PPC
Gaps in seamless care from hospital to community at the end of life

PPC, pediatric palliative care.