文献类型：期刊文献

英文题名：Circle of light education model: Death education for children in end of life care

作者：Fu, Fang[1];Jiao, Keyuan[2];Luo, Chenhui[1]

机构：[1]Fudan Univ, Sch Social Dev & Publ Policy, Social Work Dept, Shanghai, Peoples R China;[2]East China Univ Sci & Technol, Sch Social & Publ Adm, Rm304,Tuanjie Bldg 1,130 Meilong Rd, Shanghai, Peoples R China

年份：2026

卷号：180

外文期刊名：CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES REVIEW

收录：;WOS:【SSCI(收录号:WOS:001623569900002)】；

基金：This work was supported by the research fund of the School of Social Development and Public Policy at Fudan University, and by the project "Exploring a Localized Model of Pediatric Palliative Care Services: Based on the Juequn Pediatric Palliative Care Space" (Grant No. 2023ANLH27), funded under the 2023 Shanghai Palliative Care Research Capacity Enhancement Program of the Shanghai Center for Palliative Care Services Administration.

语种：英文

外文关键词：Death education; End of life care; Pediatric patients; Cultural sensitivity

摘要：This study delves into the Circle of Light educational framework, focusing on death education for children receiving end of life care. It highlights the importance of such education in fostering psychological and spiritual well-being and alleviating death-related anxieties. Utilizing purposive sampling, 16 medical social workers and interns were interviewed to examine existing practices and devise a pediatric death education model that aligns with children's cognitive and emotional preparedness. Key insights emphasize the need to obtain parental consent, evaluate children's comprehension of death, and tailor education to developmental stages. The study delineates three phases of children's readiness for death education: the blank stage, the logical and irrational stage, and the cognitive maturity and acceptance stage. Challenges identified include fragmented implementation, inadequate parental and professional involvement, and the absence of standardized guidelines. The article proposes a structured approach to enhance practice, recommending comprehensive training for medical social workers and incorporating death education into clinical protocols. Additionally, it underscores the necessity of adapting death education to the cultural context, taking into account cultural nuances and linguistic intricacies.