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New Zealand Child & Youth Clinical Network

The New Zealand Child and Youth Clinical Network (NZCYCN) comprises of ten Networks that focus on a range of speciality areas. All Networks aim to provide health professionals with resources to improve practice, and to promote the delivery of equitable child and youth health services that improve health outcomes for all tamariki and rangatahi.

Paediatric Palliative Care Clinical Network

The role of the Clinical Network is to provide clinical leadership and oversight of the provision of services for children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families and whānau in New Zealand. The PPC clinical network provides monthly education forums.

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Carer stress and burnout

Held on: Tuesday 17th September 2024

Roxie Sawtell, CNS Rainbow Place Children’s Hospice, Waikato

Carer stress and burnout among parents/whanau of children with life-limiting conditions significantly affect families at Rainbow Place. A quality improvement project was undertaken to enhance carer support, aligning with Te Whare Tapa Wha and Hospice values.

This presentation discusses the strategy developed, which includes a standardized assessment tool, and invites feedback on further development.