A Qualitative Study of the Role of Palliative Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Perceptions and Experiences Among Critical Care Clinicians, Hospital Leaders, and Spiritual Care Providers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Palliative care offers a unique skill set in response to challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, with expertise in advance care planning, symptom management, family communication, end-of-life care, and bereavement. However, few studies have explored palliative care's role during the pandemic and changes in perceptions and utilization of the specialty among health and spiritual care providers and hospital leaders.

Objective

To explore the utilization, perceptions, and understanding of palliative care among critical care clinicians, hospital leaders, and spiritual care providers during the pandemic.

Design

We conducted a qualitative study employing semi-structured, in-depth interviews.

Setting/participants

We conducted the study at a tertiary academ

SUBMITTER: Vesel T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9453589 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature