The Spirit of “Ubuntu” in Children's Palliative Care

Abstract The concept of “ubuntu,” a Nguni word, is found in many southern African cultures and means that we are part of all humanity and we are who we are through our interconnectedness with others. Children with life-limiting conditions often become isolated and take on a new identity in the eyes...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of pain and symptom management 2015-09, Vol.50 (3), p.424-427
1. Verfasser:	Marston, Joan M., MA, RN, RM
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Anesthesia & Perioperative Care Brain Neoplasms - psychology Brain Neoplasms - therapy Child children connectedness Death Fatal Outcome Female Humans life limiting Pain Medicine palliative care Palliative Care - methods Pediatrics - methods resilience South Africa Terminology as Topic Ubuntu
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract The concept of “ubuntu,” a Nguni word, is found in many southern African cultures and means that we are part of all humanity and we are who we are through our interconnectedness with others. Children with life-limiting conditions often become isolated and take on a new identity in the eyes of others, linked to their illness and treatment. Terms that are used can dehumanize the child. The concept of ubuntu can help the child, the family, and the community to ensure the child remains connected to society. Programs providing palliative care for children often say they feel isolated; ubuntu principles are relevant to effective network development.
ISSN:	0885-3924 1873-6513
DOI:	10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2015.05.011