Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on hospice and palliative care in nursing homes—A qualitative study from a multiperspective view
Anna Bußmann,
Natalie Pomorin,
Vera Gerling
et al.
Abstract:In Germany, nursing homes are characterised by challenging conditions for adequately supporting residents at their end of life, which have even amplified due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This article therefore analyses how hospice and palliative care in nursing homes has changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and how the pandemic has affected residents, relatives and employees. Semi-structured interviews with employees, residents and relatives were conducted before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in two nursing ho… Show more
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