ArticleCanadian geriatrics journal : CGJ2025
Challenges Facing Canadian Long-Term Care Homes and Retirement Homes During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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- Factors impacting long-term care and retirement home populations' participation in immunity research: a qualitative study using the framework method.BMC geriatrics · 2026Article
- Operating Ethnicity-Focused Senior Long-Term Care Homes in Ontario, Canada During the COVID-19 Pandemic.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
- Use of implementation science methods to design Wellness Hub, a responsive program to address long-term care and retirement homes' challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- Navigating Workforce Challenges in Long-Term Care: A Co-Design Approach to Solutions.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Identifying models of care to support residents in long-term care homes (LTCHs) both during and beyond COVID-19.PloS one · 2025Article
- Burnout and its subsequent impact on quality of care provided by nursing occupations in the long-term care sector: a scoping review protocol.BMJ public health · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: COVID-19 exposed long-standing systemic challenges experienced by congregate settings and created a crisis for long-term care homes (LTCHs) and retirement homes (RHs). This study explored the pandemic-related challenges LTCHs and RHs faced and the strategies they used to mitigate them. Method: Ninety-one key informant interviews were held with LTCH and RH leadership across 47 homes (33 LTCHs, 14 RHs) in Ontario, Canada from February 2021 to July 2022. Data were analyzed following the framework method. Results: Findings confirmed evidence of three main challenges. First, leaders were challenged to implement infection prevention and control (IPAC) protocols and measures. Second, leaders required supports to facilitate COVID-19 vaccine access and to promote vaccine acceptance. Finally, LTCH/RH staff experienced well-being and mental health challenges in the face of COVID-19 pressures. Despite widespread attention and efforts to support these congregate settings, challenges persisted over one year into the pandemic. Conclusions: Our findings reveal a plethora of strategies implemented by homes, with ranging reports of perceived success.
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