ArticleBMC geriatrics2026
Perceptions of nursing home staff, residents and relatives on the quality of person-centered care in Spain nursing homes across the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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backgroundPerson-Centered Care (PCC) has become established as an essential model in geriatric care, promoting the dignity, autonomy, and well-being of residents. However, the COVID-19 pandemic posed an unprecedented challenge to its implementation in nursing homes (NH), affecting both the quality of care and human relationships. This study analyzes the perceptions of residents, relatives, professionals, and directors regarding PCC before, during, and after the pandemic in Catalonia (Spain).
methodsA multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted in 30 NH across the 10 healthcare regions of Catalonia. Validated PCC in Gerontology Services model questionnaires were administered to 335 participants, including residents, relatives, professionals, and directors. Each item was retrospectively assessed at three time points: before, during, and after the pandemic. Descriptive, staffing, and pandemic-related variables from the facilities were collected. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, nonparametric tests for group comparisons, and bivariate associations assessed using Spearman's rank correlation coefficients.
resultsDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, PCC scores dropped sharply-from 176 pre-pandemic to 136 during the crisis- before partially recovering to 171 post-pandemic, underscoring the substantial impact of the health emergency. Larger NHs and those with more months in "red code" experienced greater losses in PCC scores during the pandemic, while homes with a higher proportion of resident transfers showed smaller decreases. Additionally, NHs with a higher physician-to-resident ratio experienced larger decreases in PCC scores during the pandemic, while NHs that suffered greater losses in PCC scores tended to show greater post-pandemic recovery.
conclusionThis study confirms that PCC is particularly vulnerable during health crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings highlight the need for flexible organizational structures, adequate resources, and strong ethical guidance to ensure the sustainability of the PCC model and underscore the importance of contingency plans that maintain PCC without compromising residents' safety, dignity, or autonomy. TRAIL REGISTRATION: Not applicable.
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