Nurse Practitioners Navigating the Consequences of Directives, Policies, and Recommendations Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Long-Term Care Homes.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

New models for the workforce are required in long-term care (LTC) homes, as was made evident during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Nurse Practitioner (NP)-led models of care represent an effective solution. This study explored NPs' roles in supporting LTC homes as changes in directives, policies, and recommendations related to COVID-19 were introduced.

Design

Qualitative exploratory study.

Context

Thirteen NPs working in LTC homes in Ontario, Canada.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were conducted in March/April 2021. A five-step inductive thematic analysis was applied.

Findings

Analysis generated four themes: leading the COVID-19 vaccine rollout; promoting staff wellbeing related to COVID-19 fatigue; addressing complexiti

SUBMITTER: McGilton KS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9234378 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature