Holistic care for patients with severe coronavirus disease 2019: An expert consensus

Int J Nurs Sci. 2020 Apr 4;7(2):128-134. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnss.2020.03.010. eCollection 2020 Apr 10.

Abstract

Objective: To standardize the holistic care for patients with severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in China.

Methods: The consensus was preliminarily formed by combining relevant literature findings and frontline medical working experiences, and it was eventually confirmed by five rounds of online discussions and expert consultations.

Results: This consensus included nursing assessment, nursing priorities, nursing goals, and thirteen key points of nursing procedures such as oxygen therapy and respiratory nursing, etc.

Conclusion: This scientific and practical consensus guideline can provide clinical guidance on the holistic nursing care of patients with severe COVID-19.

Keywords: COVID-19; Expert consensus; Holistic nursing; Intensive care.