Open AccessA 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
Author(s) -
Tamara Vesel,
E Ernst,
Linda Vesel,
Kayla McGowan,
Thomas J. Stopka
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
the american journal of hospice and palliative care/the american journal of hospice and palliative care (online)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1938-2715
pISSN - 1049-9091
DOI - 10.1177/10499091211055900
Subject(s) - palliative care , medicine , pandemic , specialty , nursing , preparedness , qualitative research , health care , spiritual care , family medicine , covid-19 , disease , alternative medicine , law , social science , pathology , sociology , spirituality , political science , infectious disease (medical specialty) , economics , economic growth
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.