How facilities can adequately prepare to provide safe spaces and management for the elderly during the Covid-19 pandemic in LMIC

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Evidence BriefSDG 3: Good Health2020Uganda

How facilities can adequately prepare to provide safe spaces and management for the elderly during the Covid-19 pandemic in LMIC

Center for Rapid Evidence Synthesis (ACRES)DRRES-45

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ACRES (2020) How facilities can adequately prepare to provide safe spaces and management for the elderly during the Covid-19 pandemic in LMIC; A Rapid Response Brief. Kampala: The Center For Rapid Evidence Synthesis

Summary

Background: Elderly population accounts for a big percentage of severe Covid-19 cases and deaths worldwide. Despite Uganda reporting 44 cases as of 1st April 2020 with no fatality, MoH is planning for the worst-case scenario. Findings: Healthcare providers must be aware of the ABCDs of a pandemic: Awareness of how the disease presents differently in the elderly, Behaviour adjustments, Containment preparation, and Decisions communicated clearly. Plans for palliative care should be instituted. Conclusion: Attention must be paid to infection prevention measures and adequate equipment of healthcare workers with knowledge and skills to identify symptoms among the elderly.

Topics

Communicable DiseasesPrevention and Early Detection of Communicable DiseasesCommunicable Diseases > Prevention and Early Detection of Communicable DiseasesGlobal Health Security > Public Health Emergency Response CoordinationHuman Resources For Health > In-Service Training & UpskillingLeadership & Governance > Partner Coordination MechanismsLeadership & Governance > Resource Alignment & Joint PlanningCross-sectoral Issues > Wellness and ageing