Innovations in Long-Term Care Homes During COVID-19
Author Information
Author(s): Santos Suzanne, Ginggeaw Sangduan, Melo Ruth, Rabello Gilciney Andrade, Zuniga Franziska, Cranley Lisa, Lepore Michael, Chu Charlene
Primary Institution: University of São Paulo
Hypothesis
What innovations were implemented in long-term care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Conclusion
The study found that innovations in long-term care homes were primarily new products and processes aimed at improving care and training, with significant stakeholder involvement.
Supporting Evidence
- 50% of the innovations were characterized as products.
- 45.2% of the innovations were characterized as processes.
- Only 9.7% of studies included all stakeholders.
- 62.9% of innovations required active engagement from stakeholders.
Takeaway
During COVID-19, long-term care homes came up with new tools and processes to help residents and staff, and many people were involved in making these changes.
Methodology
The study utilized observational, experimental, qualitative, and mixed-method approaches.
Limitations
Only a small percentage of studies included all stakeholders.
Participant Demographics
Participants included staff (71%), residents (56%), family members/caregivers (29%), and experts/researchers (11.3%).
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