Evaluation of a New Triage Protocol for Palliative Care for Patients with COVID-19 in Brazil.
J Palliat Med
; 2022 Oct 31.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2232729
ABSTRACT
Objectives:
To evaluate the implementation of a triage protocol for palliative care (PC) during the COVID-19 pandemic (PALI-COVID) at a referral center in Brazil.Methods:
A retrospective observational study was conducted. Based on the triage protocol, patients were classified into a red group, a yellow group, and a green group (GG). Patients should receive PC as recommended for each group.Results:
A total of 1517 patients were included in the analysis. About 11% (n = 162) of patients received PC. About 35% (n = 529) of all patients died. There was a significant difference in the mortality rate between the groups; the GG had the highest mortality rate. Most patients who died (77.1%) did not receive PC.Conclusion:
PALI-COVID was effective in identifying patients who had a higher risk of death and needed end-of-life support. Despite the protocol, few patients received PC.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Randomized controlled trials
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal subject:
Health Services
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Jpm.2022.0324
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