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26 wrz 2021 · The objective was to describe the perspectives of residents, their families, and nursing home employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. A scoping review was carried out using the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews.
- Prevention and Control of COVID-19 in Imperfect Condition ... - MDPI
There are several existing guidelines for nursing homes...
- Prevention and Control of COVID-19 in Imperfect Condition ... - MDPI
Pain and death are more common in nursing homes. During the health crisis associated with COVID-19, these work centers have been characterized as spaces of high vulnerability to infection for the elderly, with a high mortality rate.
28 wrz 2021 · There are several existing guidelines for nursing homes issued by governmental bodies [18,19], which describe work restrictions, quarantine, testing, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent the spread of infection.
7 lut 2022 · Measures used to protect residents include social distancing and isolation, although implementation is challenging. This review aimed to assess the social distancing and isolation strategies used by care homes to prevent and control the transmission of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.
The infection rate (Rt) was very high in nursing homes due to factors such as crowding, shared bathrooms, and common areas. Furthermore, healthcare workers were not suitably trained to control the infection. To this end, the CDC has issued guidelines for preventing and controlling COVID-19 .
Most of the evidence characterizing relationships between nurse work environments and patient-to-nurse staffing ratios has been generated in the hospital setting, although significant challenges exist in nursing homes, which were also hard-hit by the pandemic.
28 lut 2023 · Therefore, a systematic review to synthesize all empirical evidence on the effects of COVID-19 on regulated and unregulated frontline nursing staff (registered nurses [RNs], licensed practical nurses [LPNs], and care aides) working in nursing homes is warranted.
