Article A223131

Use of Video Technology in End-of-Life Care for Hospitalized Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Author(s): Asiana Elma, MSc, Deborah Cook, MD, MSc, Michelle Howard, PhD, Alyson, Takaoka, MSc, Neala Hoad, RN, Marilyn Swinton, MSc, France Clarke, RRT, Jill Rudkowski, MD, Anne Boyle, MD, Brittany Dennis, PhD, MBBS, Daniel Brandt Vegas, MD, MHPE, and Meredith Vanstone, PhD

Contact Hours 1.00

CERP B 1.00

Expires May 01, 2025

Topics: COVID-19, Family-Centered Care, Palliative/End-of-life Care

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Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Infection control protocols, including visitor restrictions, implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic threatened the ability to provide compassionate, family-centered care to patients dying in the hospital. In response, clinicians used videoconferencing technology to facilitate conversations between patients and their families. Clinician experiences can be used to inform policies and practices for using videoconferencing technology to provide high-quality end-of-life care in the future, including during public health crises.

Objectives

  • Describe clinician perspectives on using videoconferencing technology to adapt to pandemic policies when caring for dying patients
  • Identify the challenges and opportunities in implementing videoconferencing technology when providing end-of-life care.
  • Provide recommendations for future use of videoconferencing technology during and beyond the pandemic.

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