Journal of Client-Centered Nursing Care
نشریه مراقبت پرستاری مددجو محور
JCCNC
Medical Sciences
http://jccnc.iums.ac.ir
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Stakeholders’ Perceptions of Home-based Palliative Care for Cancer Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study
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General
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Research
<strong>Background</strong>: During the COVID-19 pandemic, care for cancer patients may be disrupted for several reasons, leading to disease progression. Home-Based palliative care, if properly managed, can provide easy and safe access to care services for these patients. This study aimed to explore stakeholders’ perceptions of home-based palliative care for cancer patients during the pandemic.<br>
<strong>Methods</strong>: This qualitative study was conducted using conventional content analysis in Tehran, Iran, in 2021. By purposeful sampling, 19 participants, including cancer patients receiving home-based care services from the Iranian Cancer Control Center (MACSA) and their families, as well as the homecare providers, were recruited. The study data were generated by conducting 19 semi-structured interviews and a focus group session and analyzed based on the method proposed by Lundman and Graneheim.<br>
<strong>Results</strong>: Qualitative analysis of the data revealed 5 main categories: “need for remote services”, “disease transmission reduction”, “management requirements”, “burnout”, and “reducing hospital workload.” <br>
<strong>Conclusion</strong>: The use of telemedicine, the existence of call centers, and the designing of appropriate guidelines, along with the help of qualified personnel, prevent the transmission of COVID-19 to cancer patients in-home palliative care and lead to the provision of comprehensive care to these patients. This approach to care helps avert staff burnout and reduces the number of occupied beds in hospitals.
Home healthcare, Palliative care, Advanced stage cancer patients, COVID-19, Pandemic
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Suzanne
Hojjat-Assari
Sassari@hotmail.fr
10031947532846008790
10031947532846008790
No
French Institute of Research and High Education, Paris, France.
Pooneh
Pirjani
Pooneh_Pirjani@yahoo.com
10031947532846008791
10031947532846008791
No
Department of Home-bmased Palliative Care, Iranian Cancer Control Center, Tehran, Iran.
Vahid
Kaveh
kaveh.v@Iums.ac.ir
10031947532846008792
10031947532846008792
No
Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Heshmatolah
Heydari
h-hidari@razi.tums.ac.ir
10031947532846008793
10031947532846008793
Yes
Department of Community Health Nursing, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran.
Ghazal
Razani
ghrazani98@gmail.com
10031947532846008794
10031947532846008794
No
Student Research Committee, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran.
Kosar
Hossinie
Kosar.hossinie@gmail.com
10031947532846008795
10031947532846008795
No
Student Research Committee, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Romina
Sadeqian
Rominasadeqian@gmail.com
10031947532846008796
10031947532846008796
No
Student Research Committee, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.