Authors
Manbinder Sidhu, Ian Litchfield, Robin Miller, Naomi J Fulop, Barbara Janta, Jamie-Rae Tanner, Giulia Maistrello, Jenny Bousfield, Cecilia Vindrola-Padros, Jon Sussex
Publication date
2022/11
Book
Using pulse oximeters in care homes for residents with COVID-19 and other conditions: a rapid mixed-methods evaluation [Internet]
Publisher
National Institute for Health and Care Research
Description
The CO@ h and the Covid Virtual Ward (CVW) programmes (see Report Supplementary Material 1) both describe an enhanced package of care for individuals with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 who are at risk of future deterioration, including residents of care homes.
A key motivation underlying the introduction of CO@ h into care homes was addressing the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on care home populations by equipping care home staff with, and through the supported use of pulse oximetry. Clinicians, including GPs, nurses and clinicians working in hot hubs (ie GP-led sites providing a place to see patients with coronavirus symptoms face to face) or working with community teams, are expected to identify care home residents who would benefit from oximetry at home.
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