Inadequate human resources, equipment and training: A qualitative assessment of the objectives of the NUHELP end-of-life care programme in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Emilio Mota-RomeroDaniel Puente-FernándezCarmen Rodríguez PertíñezGema Árbol FernándezSocorro Moreno GuerreroRafael Montoya-JuarezPublished in: Palliative medicine (2022)
The pandemic cast light on existing shortcomings in nursing homes in terms of comprehensive assessments, communication, decision making, grief management and palliative care complexity. Nursing homes need more human, material and training resources, as well as improved coordination with the public healthcare system.