Leadership's perceptions of palliative care during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study
Leadership's perceptions of palliative care during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study
Journal of Pain and Symptom Management; by Background: This study aimed to explore the perceptions, understanding, and utilization of palliative care before compared to during the COVID-19 pandemic among health system leadership.
Results: ... Emerging themes included the role of palliative care before compared to during the COVID-19 pandemic, facilitators and barriers to palliative care delivery, and recommendations for future practice. Participants reported that the COVID-19 pandemic increased palliative care utilization, reinforced positive perceptions of the specialty, and emphasized its role in maximizing healthcare efficiency. Many participants found palliative care financing to be a barrier to delivery; ...