The Impact of Visitation Guidelines During COVID-19 on Well-Being and Daily Life in Nursing Homes
Innovation in aging
; 5(Suppl 1):408-408, 2021.
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in English
| EuropePMC | ID: covidwho-1624101
ABSTRACT
Nursing homes across the world have taken very restrictive measures, including a ban for visitors, to prevent and control COVID-19 infections. This study reports on findings of a study investigating guidelines on allowing visitors in nursing homes and the impact on residents’ well-being, family caregivers and staff. In total, 76 nursing homes in the Netherlands were followed using a survey study, including three waves of data collection in (May 2020, September 2020, March 2021. Results indicated a negative impact of a visitation ban for residents’ overall well-being. There was a variety in guidelines of allowing visitors in nursing homes, and showed that safe visiting was possible during the COVID-19 pandemic. Staff perceived a fragile balance between infection prevention and the impact of restriction on residents. In conclusion, a general ban for visitors is not necessary and may do more harm than good for residents living in nursing homes.
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Databases of international organizations
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EuropePMC
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
Language:
English
Journal:
Innovation in aging
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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