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Experiences of Healthcare Workers in Long-Term Care during COVID-19: A Scoping Review.


ABSTRACT: Background: Although healthcare workers (HCWs) in long-term care (LTC) have experienced significant emotional and psychological distress throughout the pandemic, little is known about their unique experiences. Objective: This scoping review synthesizes existing research on the experiences of HCWs in LTC during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: Following Arksey and O'Malley's framework, data published between March 2020 to June 2022, were extracted from six databases. Results: Among 3808 articles screened, 40 articles were included in the final analysis. Analyses revealed three interrelated themes: carrying the load (moral distress); building pressure and burning out (emotional exhaustion); and working through it (a sense of duty to care). Conclusion: Given the impacts of the pandemic on both HCW wellbeing and patient care, every effort must be made to address the LTC workforce crisis and evaluate best practices for supporting HCWs experiencing mental health concerns during and post-COVID-19.

SUBMITTER: Boamah SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9780558 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Experiences of Healthcare Workers in Long-Term Care during COVID-19: A Scoping Review.

Boamah Sheila A SA   Weldrick Rachel R   Havaei Farinaz F   Irshad Ahmed A   Hutchinson Amy A  

Journal of applied gerontology : the official journal of the Southern Gerontological Society 20221221 5


<b>Background:</b> Although healthcare workers (HCWs) in long-term care (LTC) have experienced significant emotional and psychological distress throughout the pandemic, little is known about their unique experiences. <b>Objective:</b> This scoping review synthesizes existing research on the experiences of HCWs in LTC during the COVID-19 pandemic. <b>Method:</b> Following Arksey and O'Malley's framework, data published between March 2020 to June 2022, were extracted from six databases. <b>Results  ...[more]

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