Perspectives of Remote Volunteer Palliative Care Consultants During COVID: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Context

A novel remote volunteer program was implemented in response to the initial COVID-19 surge in New York City, allowing out-of-state palliative care specialists to serve patients and families in need. No study has detailed the perceptions of these consultants.

Objectives

To understand the experiences of remote volunteer palliative care consultants during the initial COVID-19 surge.

Methods

This qualitative study utilized a thematic analysis approach. During January and February 2021, we conducted one-on-one semi-structured interviews with 15 board-certified palliative care physicians who participated in the program. Codes and emerging themes were identified through iterative discussion and comparison.

Results

Five overarching themes (with sub-themes in pa

SUBMITTER: Tong W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8337011 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature