Perceived dilemma between protective measures and social isolation in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed methods study among Swiss nursing home directors

BackgroundCoronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) particularly affected older adults, with the highest risks for nursing home residents. Stringent governmental protective measures for nursing homes unintendedly led to social isolation of residents. Nursing home directors (NDs) found themselves in a dilemma...

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Main Authors: Stephanie Greindl, Stefania Di Gangi, Andreas Plate, Oliver Senn, Stefan Neuner-Jehle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1292379/full