Danielle DeCourcey | Medical Services
Programs & Services
Languages
- English
Danielle DeCourcey | Education
Medical School
Dartmouth Medical School
2002, Hanover, NH
Graduate School
MPH
Harvard School of Public Health
2014, Boston, MA
Danielle DeCourcey | Certifications
- American Board of Pediatrics (Critical Care Medicine)
Danielle DeCourcey | Publications
Navigating Time-Critical Decisions in Pediatric Critical Care: A Proactive Communication Guide for Cultivating Prognostic Awareness. J Palliat Med. 2025 May 19. View Navigating Time-Critical Decisions in Pediatric Critical Care: A Proactive Communication Guide for Cultivating Prognostic Awareness. Abstract
Navigating the Healthcare System with a Complex Chronic Condition: Multidimensional Roles of Adolescents, Young Adults, and Parents. Children (Basel). 2025 Feb 28; 12(3). View Navigating the Healthcare System with a Complex Chronic Condition: Multidimensional Roles of Adolescents, Young Adults, and Parents. Abstract
Development of an Interprofessional Clinician Training in Pediatric Serious Illness Communication. J Palliat Med. 2025 Feb 12. View Development of an Interprofessional Clinician Training in Pediatric Serious Illness Communication. Abstract
Feasibility of a Serious Illness Communication Program for Pediatric Advance Care Planning. JAMA Netw Open. 2024 07 01; 7(7):e2424626. View Feasibility of a Serious Illness Communication Program for Pediatric Advance Care Planning. Abstract
"At Least I Can Push this Morphine": PICU Nurses' Approaches to Suffering Among Dying Children. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2024 Aug; 68(2):132-141.e2. View "At Least I Can Push this Morphine": PICU Nurses' Approaches to Suffering Among Dying Children. Abstract
Reflecting Upon Our Stories: The Compendium of Narratives in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2024 Jul 01; 25(7):638-642. View Reflecting Upon Our Stories: The Compendium of Narratives in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. Abstract
Economic Hardship at the End of Life for Families of Children With Complex Chronic Conditions. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2024 Apr; 67(4):e313-e319. View Economic Hardship at the End of Life for Families of Children With Complex Chronic Conditions. Abstract
The roles of preparation, location, and palliative care involvement in parent-perceived child suffering at the end of life. J Pediatr Nurs. 2023 Sep-Oct; 72:e166-e173. View The roles of preparation, location, and palliative care involvement in parent-perceived child suffering at the end of life. Abstract
Parent Preferences and Experiences in Advance Care Planning in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Am J Perinatol. 2024 05; 41(S 01):e1783-e1791. View Parent Preferences and Experiences in Advance Care Planning in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Abstract
Advance Care Planning and Parent-Reported End-of-Life Outcomes in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Am J Perinatol. 2024 05; 41(S 01):e1657-e1667. View Advance Care Planning and Parent-Reported End-of-Life Outcomes in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Abstract
The Case for Advance Care Planning in the NICU. Pediatrics. 2022 12 01; 150(6). View The Case for Advance Care Planning in the NICU. Abstract
Relationships and Resources Supporting Children With Serious Illness and Their Parents. Hosp Pediatr. 2022 09 01; 12(9):832-842. View Relationships and Resources Supporting Children With Serious Illness and Their Parents. Abstract
An Automatic Pediatric Palliative Care Consultation for Children Supported on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Survey of Perceived Benefits and Barriers. J Palliat Med. 2022 06; 25(6):952-957. View An Automatic Pediatric Palliative Care Consultation for Children Supported on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Survey of Perceived Benefits and Barriers. Abstract
Bereaved Parent Perspectives on the Benefits and Burdens of Technology Assistance among Children with Complex Chronic Conditions. J Palliat Med. 2022 02; 25(2):250-258. View Bereaved Parent Perspectives on the Benefits and Burdens of Technology Assistance among Children with Complex Chronic Conditions. Abstract
Is this as good as it gets? Implications of an asymptotic mortality decline and approaching the nadir in pediatric intensive care. Eur J Pediatr. 2022 Feb; 181(2):479-487. View Is this as good as it gets? Implications of an asymptotic mortality decline and approaching the nadir in pediatric intensive care. Abstract
Symptoms and Suffering at End of Life for Children With Complex Chronic Conditions. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2022 01; 63(1):88-97. View Symptoms and Suffering at End of Life for Children With Complex Chronic Conditions. Abstract
Clinical Care Strategies That Support Parents of Children With Complex Chronic Conditions. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2021 07 01; 22(7):595-602. View Clinical Care Strategies That Support Parents of Children With Complex Chronic Conditions. Abstract
The Words We Say. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2021 05 01; 22(5):499-500. View The Words We Say. Abstract
Factors Affecting Recruitment and Participation of Bereaved Parents in Research: A Brief Report. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2021 09; 62(3):e213-e217. View Factors Affecting Recruitment and Participation of Bereaved Parents in Research: A Brief Report. Abstract
Clinician Identified Barriers and Strategies for Advance Care Planning in Seriously Ill Pediatric Patients. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2021 09; 62(3):e100-e111. View Clinician Identified Barriers and Strategies for Advance Care Planning in Seriously Ill Pediatric Patients. Abstract
Timing of Co-occurring Chronic Conditions in Children With Neurologic Impairment. Pediatrics. 2021 02; 147(2). View Timing of Co-occurring Chronic Conditions in Children With Neurologic Impairment. Abstract
Weighing Distress and Benefit: Understanding the Research Participation Experiences of Bereaved Parents of Children With Complex Chronic Conditions. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2021 07; 62(1):39-47.e1. View Weighing Distress and Benefit: Understanding the Research Participation Experiences of Bereaved Parents of Children With Complex Chronic Conditions. Abstract
Toddler With New Onset Diabetes and Atypical Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome in the Setting of COVID-19. Pediatrics. 2021 02; 147(2). View Toddler With New Onset Diabetes and Atypical Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome in the Setting of COVID-19. Abstract
Development of a Stakeholder Driven Serious Illness Communication Program for Advance Care Planning in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults with Serious Illness. J Pediatr. 2021 02; 229:247-258.e8. View Development of a Stakeholder Driven Serious Illness Communication Program for Advance Care Planning in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults with Serious Illness. Abstract
A Breather during the Time of Breathlessness. J Palliat Med. 2021 02; 24(2):289. View A Breather during the Time of Breathlessness. Abstract
"I Could Never Prepare for Something Like the Death of My Own Child": Parental Perspectives on Preparedness at End of Life for Children With Complex Chronic Conditions. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2020 12; 60(6):1154-1162.e1. View "I Could Never Prepare for Something Like the Death of My Own Child": Parental Perspectives on Preparedness at End of Life for Children With Complex Chronic Conditions. Abstract
Chronic Medication Use in Children Insured by Medicaid: A Multistate Retrospective Cohort Study. Pediatrics. 2019 04; 143(4). View Chronic Medication Use in Children Insured by Medicaid: A Multistate Retrospective Cohort Study. Abstract
Association of Home Respiratory Equipment and Supply Use with Health Care Resource Utilization in Children. J Pediatr. 2019 04; 207:169-175.e2. View Association of Home Respiratory Equipment and Supply Use with Health Care Resource Utilization in Children. Abstract
Advance Care Planning and Parent-Reported End-of-Life Outcomes in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults With Complex Chronic Conditions. Crit Care Med. 2019 01; 47(1):101-108. View Advance Care Planning and Parent-Reported End-of-Life Outcomes in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults With Complex Chronic Conditions. Abstract
Patterns of Care at the End of Life for Children and Young Adults with Life-Threatening Complex Chronic Conditions. J Pediatr. 2018 02; 193:196-203.e2. View Patterns of Care at the End of Life for Children and Young Adults with Life-Threatening Complex Chronic Conditions. Abstract
It's Very Treatable. J Palliat Med. 2018 Apr; 21(4):574-575. View It's Very Treatable. Abstract
Saying Goodbye. JAMA Pediatr. 2017 05 01; 171(5):417. View Saying Goodbye. Abstract
Medication Reconciliation Failures in Children and Young Adults With Chronic Disease During Intensive and Intermediate Care. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2017 Apr; 18(4):370-377. View Medication Reconciliation Failures in Children and Young Adults With Chronic Disease During Intensive and Intermediate Care. Abstract
Suspected Cerebral Edema in Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Is There Still a Role for Head CT in Treatment Decisions? Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2017 Mar; 18(3):207-212. View Suspected Cerebral Edema in Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Is There Still a Role for Head CT in Treatment Decisions? Abstract
526: DO INTERMEDIATE CARE UNITS ALTER INTENSIVE CARE UTILIZATION FOR CHILDREN WITH MEDICAL COMPLEXITY? Crit Care Med. 2016 Dec; 44(12 Suppl 1):208. View 526: DO INTERMEDIATE CARE UNITS ALTER INTENSIVE CARE UTILIZATION FOR CHILDREN WITH MEDICAL COMPLEXITY? Abstract
545: END-OF-LIFE CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH MEDICAL COMPLEXITY: DOES ADVANCE CARE PLANNING MATTER? Crit Care Med. 2016 Dec; 44(12 Suppl 1):213. View 545: END-OF-LIFE CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH MEDICAL COMPLEXITY: DOES ADVANCE CARE PLANNING MATTER? Abstract
The authors reply. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2014 Mar; 15(3):285-6. View The authors reply. Abstract
Increasing use of hypertonic saline over mannitol in the treatment of symptomatic cerebral edema in pediatric diabetic ketoacidosis: an 11-year retrospective analysis of mortality*. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2013 Sep; 14(7):694-700. View Increasing use of hypertonic saline over mannitol in the treatment of symptomatic cerebral edema in pediatric diabetic ketoacidosis: an 11-year retrospective analysis of mortality*. Abstract
Caspase cascades in human immunodeficiency virus-associated neurodegeneration. J Neurosci. 2002 May 15; 22(10):4015-24. View Caspase cascades in human immunodeficiency virus-associated neurodegeneration. Abstract
Ratio of S-nitrosohomocyst(e)ine to homocyst(e)ine or other thiols determines neurotoxicity in rat cerebrocortical cultures. Neurosci Lett. 1999 Apr 16; 265(2):103-6. View Ratio of S-nitrosohomocyst(e)ine to homocyst(e)ine or other thiols determines neurotoxicity in rat cerebrocortical cultures. Abstract
Role of caspases in N-methyl-D-aspartate-induced apoptosis in cerebrocortical neurons. J Neurochem. 1998 Sep; 71(3):946-59. View Role of caspases in N-methyl-D-aspartate-induced apoptosis in cerebrocortical neurons. Abstract
Suppression of neuronal apoptosis by S-nitrosylation of caspases. Neurosci Lett. 1997 Nov 07; 236(3):139-42. View Suppression of neuronal apoptosis by S-nitrosylation of caspases. Abstract
Neurotoxicity associated with dual actions of homocysteine at the N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1997 May 27; 94(11):5923-8. View Neurotoxicity associated with dual actions of homocysteine at the N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor. Abstract