The Challenges of Caring for People Dying From COVID-19: A Multinational, Observational Study (CovPall).

ABSTRACT:

Context

Systematic data on the care of people dying with COVID-19 are scarce.

Objectives

To understand the response of and challenges faced by palliative care services during the COVID-19 pandemic, and identify associated factors.

Methods

We surveyed palliative care and hospice services, contacted via relevant organizations. Multivariable logistic regression identified associations with challenges. Content analysis explored free text responses.

Results

A total of 458 services responded; 277 UK, 85 rest of Europe, 95 rest of the world; 81% cared for patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19, 77% had staff with suspected or confirmed COVID-19; 48% reported shortages of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), 40% staff shortages, 24% medicines shortages, 14% shor

SUBMITTER: Oluyase AO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7863772 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature