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Long-Term Care Staff Perspectives on the Care of Persons Living With Dementia During the COVID-19 Pandemic in São Paulo State, Brazil.

Authors :
de Melo, Ruth Caldeira
Schutz, Vivian
Wachholz, Patrick Alexander
Villalonga-Olives, Ester
Myer, Deanna
Corazzini, Kirsten
Lepore, Michael
Source :
Journal of Gerontological Nursing; May2023, Vol. 49 Issue 5, p45-52, 8p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the Brazilian long-term care (LTC) sector faced many challenges, which accentuated other common issues experienced by persons living with dementia (PLWD). The current pilot study evaluated staff perspectives regarding the care of institutionalized PLWD during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using an online survey, we collected the perspectives of 24 workers from seven long-term care facilities (LTCFs) located in São Paulo State, Brazil, about the impact of COVID-19 in caring for PLWD. Results highlight concerns about challenges related to following precautionary measures and the negative effects of social distancing on PLWD. Aspects related to workforce and staffing and person-centered care approaches were recognized by staff as important to provide good care for PLWD. Future research is needed to consider how to support LTCFs in achieving a balance between the protection and well-being of PLWD. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 49(5), 45–52.] [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00989134
Volume :
49
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Gerontological Nursing
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
163408203
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3928/00989134-20230414-05