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JKAN(Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing)

년도별 ‘권’과 ‘호’를 선택해 주세요 (ISSN 1598-2874(38권 4호까지), ISSN 2005-3673(38권 5호부터)

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제목 Healthcare Considerations for Special Populations during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Review
저자 : Kim, Jeung-Im · Im, YeoJin · Song, Ju-Eun· Jang, Sun Joo 게시일 : 2021년 10월 페이지 : p511~p524
저자 Kim, Jeung-Im · Im, YeoJin · Song, Ju-Eun· Jang, Sun Joo 게시일 2021년 10월 페이지 p511~p524 인쇄
파일 (02) JKAN21-156(+a).pdf
키워드 Child; Pregnant Women; Aged; COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has emerged as a threat to human health and public safety. People of all ages are susceptible to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection. However, the clinical manifestations of this infection differ by age. This study purposes to describe healthcare considerations for special populations, such as children, pregnant and lactating women, and older adults, who may have unique healthcare needs, in the pandemic situation. To realize the research purpose, we conducted a review of the practice guidelines of public documents and qualified studies that were published online/offline during a specific period. The review identified current knowledge on care for newborns, children in schools, pregnant women (from antenatal to postpartum care), and older adults suffering from high-risk conditions. Subsequently, we summarize vaccination guidance for special populations and, finally, discuss the issues currently affecting special populations. Therefore, this current knowledge on care for special populations helps nurses to provide accurate information on vaccinations aimed at preventing COVID-19 and protecting the masses from infection. Currently, the scarcity of information on COVID-19 variants necessitates further research on measures to reduce pandemic spread.