Providing post-lung transplant care during the time of COVID-19

This article describes the experience of the National Lung Transplant Centre in Ireland in changing established care pathways for lung transplant recipients during the pandemic. The innovations which were put in place to protect this clinically vulnerable group are discussed. With the advancement of technology and remote monitoring systems available, patient-focused strategies and community-based interventions were implemented. Additional strategies have been implemented so that the new model of care can be safely maintained.PMID:34514821 | DOI:10.12968/bjon.2021.30.16.976
Source: British Journal of Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Source Type: research