Collaboration between a tertiary pain centre and community teams during the pandemic.
Br J Community Nurs
; 25(10): 480-488, 2020 Oct 02.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-841751
ABSTRACT
People with chronic pain faced potential treatment disruption during the COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore, as the focus of healthcare shifted. A model of rapid integration of a pain centre with community healthcare teams was implemented to care for vulnerable older patients with chronic pain and multiple comorbidities. Telemedicine and home visits by community nurses were used, with risk-mitigation measures, ensuring comprehensive assessment and treatment compliance. Medications from pain physicians were delivered at home through a hospital pharmacy. A secure national electronic health records system used by all teams ensured seamless access and documentation. Potential emergency department visits, admissions and delayed discharges were thus avoided. Integration of community teams with chronic pain management services can be recommended to ensure pandemic preparedness.
Keywords
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Telemedicine
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Coronavirus Infections
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Community Health Nursing
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Pain Clinics
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Pandemics
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Chronic Pain
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Pain Management
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House Calls
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Br J Community Nurs
Journal subject:
Nursing
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
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