The Italian national survey on Coronavirus disease 2019 epidemic spread in nursing homes.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Residents in facilities such as nursing homes (NHs) are particularly vulnerable to Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). A national survey was carried out to collect information on the spreading and impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in nursing homes, and on how suspected and/or confirmed cases were managed. We carried out a survey between 25 March 2020 and 5 May 2020.

Materials and methods

All Italian nursing homes either public or providing services both privately and within the NHS were included in the study. An on-line questionnaire was sent to 3292 nursing homes across all Italian regions. Nursing homes were also contacted by telephone to provide assistance in completing the questionnaire.

Results

A total

SUBMITTER: Lombardo FL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8247061 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature