Dying From COVID-19: Loneliness, End-of-Life Discussions, and Support for Patients and Their Families in Nursing Homes and Hospitals. A National Register Study

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Authors

Jonas Bergström · Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research

Staffan Lundström · Karolinska Institutet

Abstract

Dying from COVID-19 negatively affects the possibility of holding an EOL discussion and the chances of dying with someone present. This has considerable social and existential consequences for both patients and families.

Topics & Keywords

Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

Volume 60, Issue 4, pp. e2-e13

DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2020.07.020

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