Being an older hospitalized patient during the COVID-19 pandemic - A qualitative interview study

Abstract Background Older people hospitalized for COVID-19 are a vulnerable group due to the disease itself, aging and often loss of hearing and vision. Person-centered care, where patients have opportunities to communicate and participate in their own care, is important. However, because healthcare...

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Main Authors: Ann-Sofi Östlund, Julia Högnelid, Annakarin Olsson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-12-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04562-1