Nursing home staff mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nursing homes for older adults have been disproportionately affected by the Covid-19 pandemic with increased mortality of residents and staff distress.

Objective

To quantify the mental health of nursing home staff during the Covid-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland.

Design/methods

Cross-sectional anonymous study of Republic of Ireland nursing home staff (n = 390) during the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. Online survey collecting demographic information, Covid-19 exposure history and mental health measures.

Results

There were significant differences between nurses, healthcare assistants (HCA) and non-clinical staff history in age, ethnicity, years' experience, history of Covid-19 infection and contact with Covid-19 positive acquaintances. Mo

SUBMITTER: Brady C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8646737 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature