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1Cabinet infimier, 1 boulevard Henri-Sappia, 06100 Nice, France.
Soins; La Revue De Reference Infirmiere
|June 9, 2021
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted home nursing care. A family requested their loved one return home for non-invasive end-of-life care, supported by the nursing team and family.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Palliative Care
- Public Health
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted healthcare delivery, particularly for home nursing services.
- Restrictions and hospital policies created challenges for patients needing end-of-life care and their families.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the provision of in-home end-of-life care during the pandemic.
- To illustrate how family and nursing teams collaborated to meet patient wishes.
Main Methods:
- Case study approach focusing on a specific patient (M. P.) and their family.
- In-home nursing care provided by a dedicated team.
- Family involvement and support throughout the care process.
Main Results:
- Successful transition of patient M. P. from hospital to home for end-of-life care.
- Delivery of non-invasive palliative care tailored to patient's wishes.
- Effective collaboration between the nursing team and the patient's family.
Conclusions:
- Home nursing can provide essential end-of-life care, even during public health crises.
- Family-centered approaches enhance the quality of palliative care at home.
- Adapting care settings respects patient autonomy and dignity.
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