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Regina M Mackey1,2, Mei E Yeow1,2, April R Christensen1,2
1Division of General Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.
Clinical Gerontologist
|October 19, 2020
Summary
Social isolation during COVID-19 severely affected older adults. Tele-palliative care helped reconnect a hospitalized patient with clinicians and family, improving care and coping during the pandemic.
Area of Science:
- Geriatrics
- Public Health
- Palliative Care
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic introduced significant social isolation, disproportionately affecting older adults.
- Older patients faced compounded stressors due to isolation, limiting access to support networks and coping mechanisms.
Observation:
- A case study of an older patient with complex psychosocial issues who was hospitalized and died from COVID-19.
- The patient's social isolation exacerbated existing stressors and reduced clinical and social support access.
Findings:
- Technology and tele-palliative care were employed to facilitate reconnection between the patient, clinicians, and family.
- This approach provided clinical care that bolstered coping skills and offered essential support.
Implications:
- Restructuring care through telemedicine proved vital for enhancing multiple care domains for the patient.
- Telemedicine offers a valuable resource for geriatric care, particularly during public health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.
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