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Provision of Palliative Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review of Ambulatory Care Organizations in the United States.
Lieneck, Cristian; Betancourt, Jose; Daemen, Cynthia; Eich, Rhiannon; Monty, Elisabeth; Petty, Mindy Jo.
  • Lieneck C; School of Health Administration, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA.
  • Betancourt J; School of Health Administration, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA.
  • Daemen C; St. David's School of Nursing, Texas State University, Round Rock, TX 78665, USA.
  • Eich R; St. David's School of Nursing, Texas State University, Round Rock, TX 78665, USA.
  • Monty E; St. David's School of Nursing, Texas State University, Round Rock, TX 78665, USA.
  • Petty MJ; St. David's School of Nursing, Texas State University, Round Rock, TX 78665, USA.
Medicina (Kaunas) ; 57(10)2021 Oct 18.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1470927
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Background and

objectives:

Ambulatory (outpatient) healthcare organizations continue to respond to the COVID-19 global pandemic using an array of initiatives to sustain a continuity of palliative care. Continuance of palliative care during major crises has been previously accomplished; however, the global pandemic presents new challenges to the US healthcare industry. Materials and

methods:

This systematic review queried four research databases to identify applicable studies related to the provision of palliative care during the pandemic in outpatient organizations within the United States.

Results:

There are two primary facilitators for the ongoing provision of palliative care for the outpatient segment of the United States healthcare industry technology and advanced care planning. Researchers also identified two primary barriers in the outpatient setting impacting the continuance of palliative care lack of resources and accessibility to care.

Conclusions:

This systematic review identified facilitators and barriers for palliative care initiatives in the United States that can further assist future outpatient (ambulatory care) providers at a global level as the pandemic and associated public health initiatives continue.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pandemics / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Reviews / Systematic review/Meta Analysis Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Medicina57101123

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pandemics / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Reviews / Systematic review/Meta Analysis Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Medicina57101123