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ArticleBMJ open2024

Healthcare workers' experiences in long-term care facilities during cohort quarantine for the COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea: a qualitative study.

Ju Young Park, Insook Lee

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Ju Young ParkCollege of Nursing, Konyang University, Daejeon, Korea (the Republic of).ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8047-5492
Insook LeeNursing, Changwon National University, Changwon, Korea (the Republic of) dobest75@changwon.ac.kr.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6090-7999

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Abstract

objectivesThis study aimed to investigate the experiences of healthcare workers in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) during cohort quarantine for the COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea.

designA qualitative study using thematic analysis. SETTING AND

participantsTen workers from two LTCFs that underwent cohort quarantine due to COVID-19 in South Korea, including direct-care staff and administrators.

methodsIn-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted from 23 April to 7 May 2021. Data were analysed using Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis approach.

resultsFive main themes emerged: (1) adapting to unprecedented infection control measures; (2) enduring prolonged cohort quarantine situation; (3) confronting social stigma and discrimination; (4) developing organisational resilience; and (5) recognising the need for systemic support.

conclusionsThis study provides insights into the multifaceted experiences of LTCF workers during the COVID-19 quarantine. The findings suggest the need for enhanced infection control training, mental health support, and systemic changes to better prepare LTCFs for any future pandemic.

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COVID-19Health PersonnelLong-Term CareQualitative ResearchQuarantineAdultFemaleHumansInfection ControlMaleMiddle AgedRepublic of KoreaSARS-CoV-2Social StigmaAwarenessCOVID-19Health ServicesHealth Services for the AgedPublic health

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PMID39672578
PMCPMC11647312

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