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Implications of end-of-life home care compared with hospital-based care during the COVID-19 pandemic: A case report.

Ryo SakamotoDivya BhandariMakoto YoshidaHirotomo MiyatakeMakoto KosakaAkihhiko OzakiTetsuya TanimotoMasahiro Kami
Published in: Clinical case reports (2022)
Restriction on hospital visits for COVID-19 infection control continues to have a significant negative impact on patients and their families. For a patient receiving palliative care, this social isolation may deteriorate their mental health. In such situations, home care could be a viable solution to this problem.
Keyphrases
  • palliative care
  • mental health
  • healthcare
  • end stage renal disease
  • ejection fraction
  • newly diagnosed
  • advanced cancer
  • peritoneal dialysis
  • emergency department