Case report: Nursing care plan of Alzheimer's disease patient with COVID-19

Abstract

Objective: Elderly people with comorbidities are defined in the high-risk group for COVID-19 by the World Health Organization. Experiencing COVID-19 infection in elderly people with cognitive decline is a burden for both healthcare professionals and healthcare institutions. The use of the nursing process is extremely necessary and important in order to reduce this burden, provide the desired quality of care, treat the individual with a holistic approach and use time effectively. The aim of the study is to determine the basic nursing diagnoses, interventions and outcomes for the Alzheimer's disease patient with COVID-19 by using standard nursing terminology. Methods: This study is a case report of Alzheimer’s disease patient with COVID-19. The data were evaluated in accordance with the Life Activities Model of Roper, Logan, and Tierney. The care plan is presented in accordance with the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association-International (NANDA-I) Taxonomy II Nursing Diagnosis and Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC). Results: Improvement was observed in the problems identified in the case as a result of the care plan created objectively in line with NANDA-I and NIC and appropriate nursing diagnoses and interventions. Conclusion: Patient follow-up and providing qualified nursing care are of great importance during the COVID-19 pandemic. NANDA-I and NIC are important guides in determining the comprehensive and objective care needs of patients with COVID-19, clinical decision making and practices.