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- Title
COVID-19, Suffering and Palliative Care: A Review.
- Authors
Beng, Tan Seng; Kim, Carol Lai Cheng; Shee, Chai Chee; Ching, Diana Ng Leh; Liang, Tan Jiunn; Kumar, Mehul Kumar Narendra; Guan, Ng Chong; Khuen, Lim Poh; Loong, Lam Chee; Chin, Loh Ee; Zainuddin, Sheriza Izwa; Capelle, David Paul; Munn, Ang Chui; Yen, Lim Kah; Isahak, Nik Nathasha Hani Nik
- Abstract
According to the WHO guideline, palliative care is an integral component of COVID-19 management. The relief of physical symptoms and the provision of psychosocial support should be practiced by all healthcare workers caring for COVID-19 patients. In this review, we aim to provide a simple outline on COVID-19, suffering in COVID-19, and the role of palliative care in COVID-19. We also introduce 3 principles of palliative care that can serve as a guide for all healthcare workers caring for COVID-19 patients, which are (1) good symptom control, (2) open and sensitive communication, and (3) caring for the whole team. The pandemic has brought immense suffering, fear and death to people everywhere. The knowledge, skills and experiences from palliative care could be used to relieve the suffering of COVID-19 patients.
- Subjects
COVID-19; ATTITUDES of medical personnel; SEVERITY of illness index; HUMANITY; SLEEP disorders; COMMUNICATION; MENTAL depression; HEALTH; INFORMATION resources; SUFFERING; PERSONAL protective equipment; ANXIETY; PALLIATIVE treatment; PSYCHOLOGICAL stress
- Publication
American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Medicine, 2022, Vol 39, Issue 8, p986
- ISSN
1049-9091
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/10499091211046233