Palliative Care for SARS-CoV-2 Patients in the Intensive Care Unit: A Comprehensive Study

• Main Authors: Marilia Alves Furtado (Author), Vitória Pessoa Nogueira (Author), Maria Clara Passos Araújo (Author), Virna Ribeiro Feitosa Cestari (Author), Vera Lúcia Mendes de Paula Pessoa (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem, 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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• Notes: 1984-0446; 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0218
• Keywords: Covid-19; Intensive Care Unit; Palliative Care; Sars-Cov-2; Terminal Care; Nursing; RT1-120
• Source: Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem, Vol 77, Iss suppl 1 (2024)

ABSTRACT Objective: To comprehend the multiprofessional actions regarding palliative care for patients in the Intensive Care Unit affected by SARS-CoV-2. Methods: A comprehensive qualitative study conducted with 31 professionals from the Intensive Care Units of a university hospital, based on the Theory of Peaceful End of Life. Results: The analysis of the discourse led to the identification of two categories: "Multidisciplinary actions to promote comfort at the end of life" and "Palliative care during the pandemic period and the promotion of emotional and spiritual comfort." Final Considerations: It became evident that local administration needs to invest in measures that reduce barriers to the implementation of palliative care during times of crisis. Understanding the discourse highlighted that non-specialized professionals can provide basic palliative care appropriately, without diminishing the importance and necessity of the presence of palliative care specialists in various hospital areas.