The Unseen Challenges: A Qualitative and Multicentre Study Exploring the Experiences of Palliative Care Professionals During COVID-19 Crisis.

ABSTRACT: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected countries at different times and to varying degrees, placing significant pressure on healthcare systems and challenging the delivery of end-of-life care. Palliative care professionals faced unprecedented circumstances, requiring rapid adaptation to maintain the quality of care for vulnerable populations. Thus, the aim of this study was to explore the experiences, challenges, and perspectives of healthcare professionals providing palliative care in Brazil and England during the COVID-19 pandemic. This qualitative multicenter study was conducted with 36 healthcare professionals (18 occupational therapists and 18 nurses) from various palliative care services in Brazil and England. Data were collected remotely through semi-structured interviews and analysed u

SUBMITTER: Rezende G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12580527 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature