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Expert consensus on the nursing management of critically ill elderly patients with coronavirus disease 2019

Xia Wang1, Chao Sun1, Hui-Xiu Hu1

  • 1Department of Nursing Beijing Hospital National Center of Gerontology Institute of Geriatric Medicine Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Beijing China.

Aging Medicine (Milton (N.S.W))
|July 16, 2020
PubMed

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This consensus provides expert guidance on nursing care for critically ill elderly patients with COVID-19. It aims to improve care quality, reduce complications, and lower mortality rates in this vulnerable population.

Area of Science:

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Geriatric Nursing
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • The novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), now known as COVID-19, emerged in Wuhan, China.
  • Elderly individuals with COVID-19 experience severe manifestations and high critical condition rates due to weakened immunity and comorbidities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a consensus-based guideline for the nursing care of critically ill elderly patients with COVID-19.
  • To enhance nursing quality, minimize complications, and reduce mortality.

Main Methods:

  • A national expert group in critical nursing was convened.
  • The consensus was developed through a comprehensive literature review and panel discussions.

Main Results:

  • The consensus addresses key aspects of care, including assessment, clinical nursing interventions, and discharge planning.
  • It offers practical insights and recommendations for healthcare professionals.

Conclusions:

  • This expert consensus provides essential guidance for optimizing the care of critically ill elderly COVID-19 patients.
  • Implementation of these recommendations can lead to improved patient outcomes and reduced healthcare burdens.

Keywords:
critical illnessnovel coronavirusnursingpneumonia

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