Video conferencing with residents and families for care planning during COVID-19: experiences in Canadian long-term care.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Government-mandated health and safety restrictions to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 intensified challenges in caring for older adults in long-term care (LTC) without family/care partners. This article describes the experiences of a multidisciplinary research team in implementing an evidence-based intervention for family-centred, team-based, virtual care planning - PIECES TM approach - into clinical practice. We highlight challenges and considerations for implementation science to support care practices for older adults in LTC, their families, and the workforce.

Research design and methods

A qualitative descriptive design was used. Data included meetings with LTC directors and Registered Practical Nurses (i.e., licensed nurse who graduated with a

SUBMITTER: Connelly D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9619647 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature