Elsevier

Geriatric Nursing

Volume 47, September–October 2022, Pages 265-272
Geriatric Nursing

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Supporting dementia family care partners during COVID-19: Perspectives from hospice staff

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Highlights

  • Families used more telephonic services or declined home visits due to COVID-19.

  • Hospice staff reported changes in care, resources, and families' emotional strain.

  • COVID-19 shifted communication modes with families (phone, in-person, text, email).

  • Staff education on virtual communication is needed to better support families.

Abbreviations

COVID-19
Coronavirus disease 19
PPE
Personal protective equipment

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