Collaboration between a tertiary pain centre and community teams during the pandemic.
Br J Community Nurs
; 25(10): 480-488, 2020 Oct 02.
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ABSTRACT
People with chronic pain faced potential treatment disruption during the COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore, as the focus of healthcare shifted. A model of rapid integration of a pain centre with community healthcare teams was implemented to care for vulnerable older patients with chronic pain and multiple comorbidities. Telemedicine and home visits by community nurses were used, with risk-mitigation measures, ensuring comprehensive assessment and treatment compliance. Medications from pain physicians were delivered at home through a hospital pharmacy. A secure national electronic health records system used by all teams ensured seamless access and documentation. Potential emergency department visits, admissions and delayed discharges were thus avoided. Integration of community teams with chronic pain management services can be recommended to ensure pandemic preparedness.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Contexto en salud:
1_ASSA2030
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4_TD
Problema de salud:
1_sistemas_informacao_saude
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4_pneumonia
Asunto principal:
Neumonía Viral
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Telemedicina
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Infecciones por Coronavirus
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Enfermería en Salud Comunitaria
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Clínicas de Dolor
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Pandemias
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Dolor Crónico
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Manejo del Dolor
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Visita Domiciliaria
Límite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Br J Community Nurs
Asunto de la revista:
ENFERMAGEM
Año:
2020
Tipo del documento:
Article