• 한국호스피스완화의료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 1998.12a
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• pp.104-104
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• 1998

• 한국호스피스완화의료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 1998.12a
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• pp.105-107
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• 1998

• 한국호스피스완화의료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2007.07a
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• pp.29-34
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• 2007

• 한국호스피스완화의료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2008.12a
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• pp.13-15
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• 2008

• 한국호스피스완화의료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2004.12a
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• pp.302-303
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• 2004

• 한국호스피스완화의료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 1998.12a
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• pp.71-83
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• 1998

• 한국호스피스완화의료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 1998.12a
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• pp.92-103
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• 1998

• 한국호스피스완화의료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2006.07a
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• pp.45-49
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• 2006

• Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
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• v.16 no.2
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• pp.65-73
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• 2013

The objective of this paper is to suggest future goals and strategies for social work in hospice and palliative care in Korea by understanding its historical background. Both literature review and participant observation were performed to examine historical data relating to social work in hospice and palliative care in Korea. Also reviewed were the current trends with a focus on the roles of social workers in the said arena, qualifications, education, research and medical insurance policy. First of all, the roles of social workers do not appear to be clearly defined in the field of hospice and palliative care, which seems to lead to the lack of recognition as professional workers. The qualification standard for social workers in hospice and palliative care remains inadequate. Second, there seems to be insufficient professional social worker training resources, in terms of both the number of educators and training programs. Third, social workers in Korea produce significantly less publications than those in other professions. There is also a dearth of qualified evidence-based research that is needed to prove benefits of intervention and ultimately for policy implications. Last, the current medical insurance policy needs to be revised to secure fees for social work services and dedicated full-time social workers in hospice and palliative care. Korea needs to approach social work in hospice and palliative care with specific goals to develop future strategies. Related infrastructure and an executive structure should be established via networking and partnership with academic societies, associations and schools.

• Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
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• v.18 no.3
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• pp.235-244
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• 2015

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate pediatric nurses' perception and knowledge about pediatric hospice and palliative care. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with 132 nurses who are stationed in pediatric wards and intensive care units. The participants were requested to fill out a questionnaire comprising 23 items for perception and 20 items for knowledge. Data were collected after obtaining written consent. Data were analyzed using SPSS 21.0. Results: Participants perceived difficulties in pediatric hospice palliative care, especially communication with patients and their families. The differences of perception among participants were observed according to pediatric hospice and palliative care experience, but not general characteristics. Participants' knowledge was $8.83{\pm}2.64$. Nurses who work in a ward showed higher level of knowledge about pediatric hospice/palliative care. Conclusion: An education program should be developed and provided to pediatric nurses to improve their perception and knowledge about pediatric hospice/palliative care.