Are preventive measures adequate? An evaluation of the implementation of COVID-19 prevention and control measures in nursing homes in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has become a challenge for nursing homes in China. Nursing homes are particularly dangerous places in terms of the spread of COVID-19 given that they house vulnerable, high-risk populations. As such, several useful guidelines for coping with COVID-19 in nursing homes have been provided. However, the actual implementation rates of such guidelines are unknown. This study aims to document the adherence of nursing homes to the Ministry of Civil Affairs guidelines for COVID-19 prevention and control in nursing homes.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 484 nursing homes in 136 cities of 28 provinces in China. A self-report questionnaire was created based on the Ministry of Civil Affairs guidelines f

SUBMITTER: Shi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8254064 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature