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

Autor: Lillian Hung, Sophie C. Yang, Ellen Guo, Mariko Sakamoto, Jim Mann, Sheila Dunn, Neil Horne
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: BMC Nursing, Vol 21, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1472-6955
DOI: 10.1186/s12912-022-00823-3
Popis: Abstract Background COVID-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. Methods A 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. Results Four main themes were identified: We are Proud, We Felt Anxious, We Grew Closer to Residents and Staff Members, and The Vaccines Help. Conclusions This 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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