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How the COVID-19 Pandemic Experience has Affected Pediatric Palliative Care in Mumbai

Pradnya Talawadekar1, Smriti Khanna2, Veronique Dinand2

  • 1Department of Palliative Medicine, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Indian Journal of Palliative Care
|October 22, 2020
PubMed

Insights

The COVID-19 pandemic created challenges for children receiving palliative care in Mumbai, impacting access to medical care and essential supplies. This paper details unique solutions developed to support these vulnerable children and their families.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Palliative Care
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted healthcare services for children requiring palliative care in Mumbai.
  • Two hospitals initiated services recently and documented their experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To share the challenges faced by children and families under palliative care during the pandemic.
  • To highlight innovative solutions implemented to overcome these obstacles.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of experiences from two palliative care services in Mumbai.
  • Case-based documentation of difficulties and successful interventions.

Main Results:

  • Difficulties included transportation for medical appointments and medications.
  • Challenges also involved accessing doctors and medications in native places and securing essential rations.
  • Logistical issues arose for families traveling between Mumbai and their hometowns.

Conclusions:

  • Each family encountered unique challenges that required tailored solutions.
  • The paper presents these innovative strategies for supporting pediatric palliative care patients during crises.
Abstract

Keywords:
Care innovatedchallenges faced during pandemicchildren's palliative care

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