Pediatric Palliative Care Program versus Usual Care and Healthcare Resource Utilization in British Columbia: A Matched-Pairs Cohort Study

The terminal pediatric population referred to PPCP may systematically differ from those under usual care even before enrollment, presenting with higher inpatient utilization in critical care nearing death. A significant portion of inpatient utilization shifted to the hospice, with implications for resource reallocation and enhancements in PPCP referrals.