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ArticleCanadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publique2022

Examining the development and utilization of infection control policies to safely support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in congregate living settings during COVID-19.

Matt Freeman, Alainna Crawford, Laura Gough, Michelle Rianto, Rebecca Yakubov, Glenn Rampton, Emily FitzGerald, Hanna Fang, Briano Di Rezze

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Article in Canadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publique, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Matt FreemanSchool of Rehabilitation Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, 1400 Main Street West, Room 436, Hamilton, ON, L8S 1C7, Canada.
Alainna CrawfordSchool of Rehabilitation Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, 1400 Main Street West, Room 436, Hamilton, ON, L8S 1C7, Canada.
Laura GoughSchool of Rehabilitation Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, 1400 Main Street West, Room 436, Hamilton, ON, L8S 1C7, Canada.
Michelle RiantoSchool of Rehabilitation Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, 1400 Main Street West, Room 436, Hamilton, ON, L8S 1C7, Canada.
Rebecca YakubovSchool of Rehabilitation Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, 1400 Main Street West, Room 436, Hamilton, ON, L8S 1C7, Canada.
Glenn RamptonSchool of Rehabilitation Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, 1400 Main Street West, Room 436, Hamilton, ON, L8S 1C7, Canada.
Emily FitzGeraldSchool of Rehabilitation Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, 1400 Main Street West, Room 436, Hamilton, ON, L8S 1C7, Canada.
Hanna FangSchool of Rehabilitation Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, 1400 Main Street West, Room 436, Hamilton, ON, L8S 1C7, Canada.
Briano Di RezzeSchool of Rehabilitation Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, 1400 Main Street West, Room 436, Hamilton, ON, L8S 1C7, Canada. direzzbm@mcmaster.ca.
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Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveCongregate living settings supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have experienced unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to explore the development and utilization of infection control policies in congregate living settings supporting individuals with IDD during the COVID-19 pandemic.

methodsThis qualitative study employed an interpretive description using semi-structured interviews involving administrative personnel from agencies assisting those with IDD residing in Developmental Services congregate living settings in Ontario, Canada.

resultsTwenty-two semi-structured interviews were conducted with individuals from 22 agencies. Thematic analysis revealed three categories: Development of infection control policies, Implementation of infection control policies, and Impact of infection control policies. Each category yielded subsequent themes. Themes from the Development of infection control policies category included New responsibilities and interpreting the grey areas, and Feeling disconnected and forgotten. Four themes within the Implementation of infection control policies category included, "It's their home" (i.e. difficulty balancing public health guidance and organizational values), Finding equipment and resources (e.g. supports and barriers), Information overload (i.e. challenges agencies faced when implementing policies), and Emerging vaccination (i.e. perspective of agencies as they navigate vaccination for clients and staff). The category of Impact of infection control policies had one theme-Fatigue and burnout, capturing the impact of policies on stakeholders in congregate living settings.

conclusionAgencies experienced difficulties developing and implementing infection control policies, impacting the clients they serve and their families and staff. Public health guidance should be tailored to each congregate living setting rather than generally applied.

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COVID-19Intellectual DisabilityAdultChildDevelopmental DisabilitiesHumansInfection ControlOntarioPandemicsPolicyCongregate livingCOVID-19Developmental disabilitiesInfection control policiesIntellectual disabilities

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PMID36068435
PMCPMC9447963
OpenAlexW4294842185

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