Purpose Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) placed a significant strain on nursing
homes, leading to numerous outbreaks and high mortality rates. This situation created …

Public health emergencies threaten the lives of the US citizens, often in disproportionate
ways. The vulnerable populations, such as older adults living in congregate settings like the …

The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant repercussions for nursing home residents, their
families, and professionals. The objective was to describe the perspectives of residents, their …

Objectives To qualitatively examine the impact of COVID-19 on nursing homes over the
course of the pandemic from the perspective of nursing home administrators. Design In …

One of the tragic legacies of Hurricane Katrina in public consciousness was the
disproportionate loss of life among older nursing home residents. 1 Given the similar lack of …

The COVID-19 pandemic is providing us with many painful lessons particularly the
vulnerability of individuals living with chronic conditions and the need for preparedness …

Since January 2020 when the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was first detected in
the United States, the impact of the disease in nursing homes and other longterm care …

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic hit older adults particularly hard, especially those
living in nursing homes. The present study's primary aim is to quantify the states of physical …

This paper identifies key factors rooted in the systemic failings of the long-term care sector
amongst four high income countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal is to offer …

Nursing homes are one of the hardest-hit environments in terms of mortality from COVID-19.
Given the reactive management of the pandemic, it is necessary to reflect on, and answer …