O impacto dos cuidados paliativos no contexto da pandemia do novo coronavírus: perspectiva dos familiares

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The present study aims to evaluate Palliative Care from the perspective of family members of patients who were in Palliative Care during the new coronavirus pandemic. This is a qualitative research carried out with 14 family members of patients who received care from the interconsulting team at a public hospital in the Federal District. Data collection used interviews with a semi-structured script. Data analysis was performed using the Iramuteq software, using Descending Hierarchical Classification and Bardin's Content Analysis as methods. It was observed that most family members reported that they were satisfied with the approach and assistance provided by the interconsultant team, with nursing being one of the essential pillars of this team, emphasizing the difference in the illness process of their family member. The results point to the importance of strengthening Palliative Care to improve the quality of care for family members and patients.