Systematic review reveals changes in palliative care delivery and increased distress for caregivers since COVID-19, suggesting future adaptations are needed.
This systematic review shows that since the COVID-19 pandemic onset, studies of palliative care programs have found that caregivers experience more distress and isolation, and programs have modified infection control precautions and increased the availability of telehealth. Implications for the future of family-centered palliative care are discussed.
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