A Curriculum to Improve Residents' End-of-Life Communication and Pain Management Skills During Pediatrics Intensive Care Rotation: Pilot Study.

Background: Research suggests pediatrics practitioners lack confidence and skills in the end-of-life (EOL) care.

Objective: This pilot study explored the impact of a curriculum designed to prepare future pediatricians to manage pain and provide comfort for children and infants with life-threatening conditions and to be more confident and competent in their EOL discussions with families.

Methods: Participants included 8 postgraduate year (PGY)-2 residents in the study group and 9 PGY-3 residents in a control group.