Guilt, tears and burnout-Impact of UK care home restrictions on the mental well-being of staff, families and residents.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

The aim of this study was to explore the impact of the pandemic on the emotional and mental well-being of family carers, care home staff and residents, in light of changing restrictions, increased testing and vaccination rollout in the UK.

Design

Longitudinal, qualitative semi-structured interview study.

Methods

Remote semi-structured interviews were conducted with family carers of care home residents with dementia and care home staff from different care homes across the UK. Baseline and follow-up interviews were conducted in October/November 2020 and March 2021, respectively. Data were analysed using inductive thematic analysis involving members of the public with caring experiences.

Results

In all, 42 family carers and care home staff participated at bas

SUBMITTER: Giebel C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9303866 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature