2023
DOI: 10.1111/jan.15785
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Long‐term care facilities' response to the COVID‐19 pandemic: An international, cross‐sectional survey

Sameh Eltaybani,
Ayumi Igarashi,
Ayse Cal
et al.

Abstract: AimsTo (i) assess the adherence of long‐term care (LTC) facilities to the COVID‐19 prevention and control recommendations, (ii) identify predictors of this adherence and (iii) examine the association between the adherence level and the impact of the pandemic on selected unfavourable conditions.DesignCross‐sectional survey.MethodsManagers (n = 212) and staff (n = 2143) of LTC facilities (n = 223) in 13 countries/regions (Brazil, Egypt, England, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Norway, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, South … Show more

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“…Education has been shown to improve compliance with infection control and reduce infection rates [16], and providing staff with education on COVID-19 is a critical factor for managing an outbreak [17]. The provision of in-service education on infection control reflects the level of preparation of LTC facilities to combat infectious disease, and the more prepared a facility is, the better it can combat the pandemic [18]. Therefore, facility administrators should develop and offer continuing in-service education programs to prevent and control infections.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Education has been shown to improve compliance with infection control and reduce infection rates [16], and providing staff with education on COVID-19 is a critical factor for managing an outbreak [17]. The provision of in-service education on infection control reflects the level of preparation of LTC facilities to combat infectious disease, and the more prepared a facility is, the better it can combat the pandemic [18]. Therefore, facility administrators should develop and offer continuing in-service education programs to prevent and control infections.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%