J Gerontol Nurs. 2023 Apr;49(4):27-32. doi: 10.3928/00989134-20230309-05. Epub 2023 Apr 1.
Long-term care facilities in the United States have accounted for 40% of deaths related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Restriction of in-person visitation has heightened mental health challenges among nursing home residents, and limited evidence exists in the literature concerning nursing home residents' experiences since the COVID-19 outbreak first began. The current study used a qualitative design to obtain data from residents within two nursing homes in New York. Interview data were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. Four major themes emerged: , and . Results show that nursing home residents are emotionally burdened and suggest a critical need to provide ongoing support to prevent mental health concerns. Future research should develop interventions to help manage adverse emotional outcomes. [(4), 27-32.].
美国的长期护理机构中，有 40%的新冠死亡病例与新冠病毒有关。对探访的限制增加了养老院居民的心理健康挑战，而在新冠疫情爆发之初，文献中关于养老院居民经历的证据有限。本研究采用定性设计，从纽约的两家养老院的居民中获取数据。访谈数据逐字转录，并使用反思性主题分析进行分析。出现了四个主要主题：情感负担、孤独感、与亲人的分离感和对未来的恐惧。结果表明，养老院居民情绪负担沉重，并表明迫切需要提供持续支持，以防止出现心理健康问题。未来的研究应该制定干预措施，帮助管理不良的情绪后果。
