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Daisy J A Janssen^1,2

¹Department of Research & Development, CIRO, Horn.

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Palliative care addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of COVID-19 patients. The pandemic presented challenges but spurred innovations in palliative care services and support for patients, families, and clinicians.

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Palliative Care
Infectious Diseases
Public Health

Background:

COVID-19 presents complex palliative care needs across physical, psychological, social, and spiritual domains.
The pandemic created significant challenges for delivering palliative care, including uncertain prognoses and resource limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

To offer insights into the palliative care requirements of patients with COVID-19.
To identify the challenges encountered by palliative care services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To highlight advancements in palliative care for COVID-19 patients.

Main Methods:

This review synthesizes current literature and expert insights on palliative care for COVID-19.
Analysis of challenges and developments in the provision of palliative care during the pandemic.

Main Results:

Patients with severe COVID-19 exhibit comprehensive palliative care needs.
Key challenges include prognosis uncertainty, resource scarcity, advance care planning difficulties, and restricted family visits.
Palliative care services adapted by developing new services, integrating care, and creating tools for communication and clinician support.

Conclusions:

Palliative care is crucial during pandemics, demonstrating rapid service development and support mechanisms.
Further integration and education in palliative care are necessary for future pandemic preparedness.
Intervention studies are essential for evidence-based recommendations in COVID-19 palliative care.