Lived experiences of frontline workers and leaders during COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Long-term care facilities across Canada have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to describe the experiences of frontline workers and leaders involved in COVID-19 outbreak management in these facilities, identify best practices, and provide recommendations for improvement.

Methods

This is a qualitative study using key informant, semi-structured interviews. Key informants were defined as individuals with direct experience managing COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care. Thematic content analysis of interview transcripts identified key themes important for outbreak management.

Results

Twenty-three interviews were conducted with key informants from the following categories: public health, health authority leadership for lon

SUBMITTER: Yau B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7981788 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature