Taking Action to Support Nursing Home Resident Well-Being: Perspectives of U.S. Nursing Home Staff During COVID-19.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) negatively influenced resident well-being in nursing homes (NHs). We examine perceptions and experiences of U.S. NH staff during the COVID-19 pandemic regarding resident well-being.

Research design and methods

We sampled 68 NHs (out of 13,423) in strata defined by quality ratings, urban/rural location, and whether they served a resident population of <70% White. We enrolled 10 NHs and interviewed 11 nursing staff (8 certified nursing assistants/aides, 3 registered or licensed practical/vocational nurses), 12 managerial staff (4 administrators, 8 directors of nursing), and 5 infection preventionists. Thematic analysis identified themes related to challenges of quarantine/isolation, attempted solutions, and lessons

SUBMITTER: Quigley DD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11792239 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature