Nursing Home Residents’ COVID-19 Infections in the United States: A Systematic Review of Personal and Contextual Factors
Background: This mixed methods systemic review synthesizes the evidence about nursing home risks for COVID-19 infections. Methods: Four electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Sage Journals Online) were searched between January 2020 and October 2022. Inclusion criteria were studies...
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| author | Cheng Yin MS Elias Mpofu PhD Kaye Brock PhD Stan Ingman PhD |
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| description | Background: This mixed methods systemic review synthesizes the evidence about nursing home risks for COVID-19 infections. Methods: Four electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Sage Journals Online) were searched between January 2020 and October 2022. Inclusion criteria were studies reported on nursing home COVID-19 infection risks by geography, demography, type of nursing home, staffing and resident’s health, and COVID-19 vaccination status. The Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) was used to assess the levels of evidence for quality, and a narrative synthesis for reporting the findings by theme. Results: Of 579 initial articles, 48 were included in the review. Findings suggest that highly populated counties and urban locations had a higher likelihood of COVID-19 infections. Larger nursing homes with a low percentage of fully vaccinated residents also had increased risks for COVID-19 infections than smaller nursing homes. Residents with advanced age, of racial minority, and those with chronic illnesses were at higher risk for COVID-19 infections. Discussion and implications: Findings suggest that along with known risk factors for COVID-19 infections, geographic and resident demographics are also important preventive care considerations. Access to COVID-19 vaccinations for vulnerable residents should be a priority. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9359a98b71474d26a39518e4a7703de62024-02-16T02:03:24ZengSAGE PublishingGerontology and Geriatric Medicine2333-72142024-02-011010.1177/23337214241229824Nursing Home Residents’ COVID-19 Infections in the United States: A Systematic Review of Personal and Contextual FactorsCheng Yin MS0Elias Mpofu PhD1Kaye Brock PhD2Stan Ingman PhD3University of North Texas, Denton, USAUniversity of Johannesburg, South AfricaUniversity of North Texas, Denton, USAUniversity of North Texas, Denton, USABackground: This mixed methods systemic review synthesizes the evidence about nursing home risks for COVID-19 infections. Methods: Four electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Sage Journals Online) were searched between January 2020 and October 2022. Inclusion criteria were studies reported on nursing home COVID-19 infection risks by geography, demography, type of nursing home, staffing and resident’s health, and COVID-19 vaccination status. The Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) was used to assess the levels of evidence for quality, and a narrative synthesis for reporting the findings by theme. Results: Of 579 initial articles, 48 were included in the review. Findings suggest that highly populated counties and urban locations had a higher likelihood of COVID-19 infections. Larger nursing homes with a low percentage of fully vaccinated residents also had increased risks for COVID-19 infections than smaller nursing homes. Residents with advanced age, of racial minority, and those with chronic illnesses were at higher risk for COVID-19 infections. Discussion and implications: Findings suggest that along with known risk factors for COVID-19 infections, geographic and resident demographics are also important preventive care considerations. Access to COVID-19 vaccinations for vulnerable residents should be a priority.https://doi.org/10.1177/23337214241229824 |
| spellingShingle | Cheng Yin MS Elias Mpofu PhD Kaye Brock PhD Stan Ingman PhD Nursing Home Residents’ COVID-19 Infections in the United States: A Systematic Review of Personal and Contextual Factors Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine |
| title | Nursing Home Residents’ COVID-19 Infections in the United States: A Systematic Review of Personal and Contextual Factors |
| title_full | Nursing Home Residents’ COVID-19 Infections in the United States: A Systematic Review of Personal and Contextual Factors |
| title_fullStr | Nursing Home Residents’ COVID-19 Infections in the United States: A Systematic Review of Personal and Contextual Factors |
| title_full_unstemmed | Nursing Home Residents’ COVID-19 Infections in the United States: A Systematic Review of Personal and Contextual Factors |
| title_short | Nursing Home Residents’ COVID-19 Infections in the United States: A Systematic Review of Personal and Contextual Factors |
| title_sort | nursing home residents covid 19 infections in the united states a systematic review of personal and contextual factors |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1177/23337214241229824 |
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