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The impact of COVID-19 on palliative care social work: An online survey by a European Association of Palliative Care Task Force.

Audrey RoulstonJana RossPatricia DobrikovaTania PiccioneCarla ReigadaMarie MackovaMaria Wasner
Published in: Palliative medicine (2023)
Our findings indicate that restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19 resulted in adaptations to service delivery, increased pressure on staff and moral distress, like other health and social care professions. All members of the palliative team need support and supervision to ensure effective interdisciplinary working and team cohesion.
Keyphrases
  • palliative care
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • coronavirus disease
  • advanced cancer
  • sars cov
  • public health
  • respiratory syndrome coronavirus
  • high intensity
  • decision making
  • long term care