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ArticleBMC nursing2022

Staff experience of a Canadian long-term care home during a COVID-19 outbreak: a qualitative study.

Lillian Hung, Sophie C Yang, Ellen Guo, Mariko Sakamoto, Jim Mann, Sheila Dunn, Neil Horne

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Article in BMC nursing, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 18 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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7 authors.

Lillian HungUniversity of British Columbia School of Nursing, Vancouver, Canada.
Sophie C YangUniversity of British Columbia School of Nursing, Vancouver, Canada. sophiecy@mail.ubc.ca.
Ellen GuoUniversity of British Columbia School of Nursing, Vancouver, Canada.
Mariko SakamotoUniversity of British Columbia School of Nursing, Vancouver, Canada.
Jim MannUniversity of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
Sheila DunnCommunity Engagement Advisory Network (Vancouver Coastal Health), Vancouver, Canada.
Neil HorneCommunity Engagement Advisory Network (Vancouver Coastal Health), Vancouver, Canada.

Funding

Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute F19-01044
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCOVID-19 has significant impact on long-term care (LTC) residents and staff. The purpose of this paper is to report the data gathered during a COVID-19 outbreak in a Canadian LTC home regarding staff experiences, challenges, and needs, to offer lessons learned and implications.

methodsA total of 30 staff from multiple disciplines participated in the study, including nurses, care workers, recreational staff, and a unit clerk. Focus groups (n = 20) and one-on-one interviews (n = 10) were conducted as part of a larger participatory action research (PAR) study in a Canadian LTC home. All data collection was conducted virtually via Zoom, and thematic analysis was performed to identify themes.

resultsFour main themes were identified: We are Proud, We Felt Anxious, We Grew Closer to Residents and Staff Members, and The Vaccines Help.

conclusionsThis research details the resilience that characterizes staff in LTC, while highlighting the emotional toll of the pandemic, particularly during an outbreak. LTC staff in this study found innovative ways to connect and support residents and this resulted in stronger connections and relationships. Leadership and organizational support are pivotal for supporting team resilience to manage crisis and adapt positively in times of COVID-19 pandemic, especially during the period of outbreak.

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COVID-19Long-term careOutbreakQualitative researchStaff experience

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PMID35189873
PMCPMC8860265

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