The relationship between person-centered care in nursing homes and COVID-19 infection, hospitalization, and mortality rates

Tandan, Meera; Kaup, Migette L.; Cornelison, Laci; Zimmerman, Sheryl

doi:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.03.012

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“…Yet, international evidence indicates that LTC facilities that moved farthest from the medical model of LTC had reduced mortality and morbidity and more psychosocial benefits (Power & Carson, 2022 ). However, these studies primarily focused on specific aspects of care and the impact of Covid-19 restrictions (Li, 2021 ; Tandan et al, 2023 ; Young et al, 2023 ; Zimmerman et al, 2021 ) Evidence from the current study indicate that Te Whare Tapa Whā can be applied to describe the total well-being of the resident and their family/whānau. Our study adds to the scarce research utilising an integrated well-being model, which aligns with the experiences and conditions of New Zealand older adults in LTC and their families during the pandemic (Cheung et al, 2022 ).…”

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Psychosocial well-being in Long-Term Care in the Wake of COVID-19: Findings from a Qualitative Study in New Zealand

Frey

Balmer

2023

J Cross Cult Gerontol

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Drawing on Mason Durie’s (1985) New Zealand Whare Tapa Whā model of health (spiritual, emotional, physical, and family domains), the goal was to link a model of well-being with the lived reality for long-term care residents and bereaved family members during COVID-19. Interviews were conducted with five residents and six family members of previous residents of one long-term care in one urban centre between July and September 2020. The increased demands imposed by the pandemic highlighted the gaps in well-being for residents and families. In particular, the inability to connect with family during COVID-19 restrictions reduced perceptions of well-being for residents. Study findings indicate that the provision of well-being for older adults and families in long-term care extends beyond the narrow bounds of the biomedical model. The Whare Tapa Whā model provides a valuable framework describing the holistic balance needed between the four health domains.

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