Palliative care delivery in India during COVID-19 pandemic: role of faith-based hospitals – a qualitative study
Jenifer Jeba Sundararaj,
Ashita Singh,
Ruby Angeline Priscilla
et al.
Abstract:ObjectivesThe COVID-19 pandemic challenged palliative care (PC) services globally. We studied the ways healthcare professionals (HCPs) working in faith-based hospitals (FBHs) experienced and adapted care through the pandemic, and how this impacted patients with PC needs.MethodsIn-depth interviews were conducted with HCPs from FBHs serving rural and urban population across India. Thematic analysis was conducted.ResultsA total of 10 in-depth interviews were conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic, first wave (4),… Show more
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