“…The home-based pediatric palliative APRN provides care that cannot be provided in the hospital or clinic setting alone, including an enhanced family-centered approach, cultural sensitivity, and the socialization and enriched dignity of the child. 44 Home-based pediatric palliative APRNs provide care that can reduce the severity of symptom burdens, improve quality of life, allow more control over their child's health, shorten lengths of stay when hospitalized, promote recovery from hospitalizations, prevent rehospitalizations, and reduce health care costs overall. 15 They have unique opportunities to connect to extended family and members of the community care team working with the child (eg, school, rehabilitation therapies, primary care providers, home nursing companies, durable medical equipment companies).…”