de Melo Ruth Caldeira, Schutz Vivian, Wachholz Patrick Alexander, Villalonga-Olives Ester, Myer Deanna, Corazzini Kirsten, Lepore Michael
J Gerontol Nurs. 2023 May;49(5):45-52. doi: 10.3928/00989134-20230414-05. Epub 2023 May 1.
During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the Brazilian long-term care (LTC) sector faced many challenges, which accentuated other common issues experienced by persons living with dementia (PLWD). The current pilot study evaluated staff perspectives regarding the care of institutionalized PLWD during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using an online survey, we collected the perspectives of 24 workers from seven long-term care facilities (LTCFs) located in São Paulo State, Brazil, about the impact of COVID-19 in caring for PLWD. Results highlight concerns about challenges related to following precautionary measures and the negative effects of social distancing on PLWD. Aspects related to workforce and staffing and person-centered care approaches were recognized by staff as important to provide good care for PLWD. Future research is needed to consider how to support LTCFs in achieving a balance between the protection and well-being of PLWD. [(5), 45-52.].
在2019年冠状病毒病（COVID-19）大流行期间，巴西的长期护理（LTC）部门面临诸多挑战，这些挑战凸显了痴呆症患者（PLWD）所经历的其他常见问题。当前的这项试点研究评估了员工对COVID-19大流行期间机构化痴呆症患者护理的看法。通过在线调查，我们收集了来自巴西圣保罗州七家长期护理机构（LTCF）的24名工作人员对COVID-19对痴呆症患者护理影响的看法。结果突出了对与遵循预防措施相关挑战以及社交距离对痴呆症患者负面影响的担忧。员工们认识到与劳动力、人员配备以及以患者为中心的护理方法相关的方面对于为痴呆症患者提供良好护理很重要。未来需要开展研究，以考虑如何支持长期护理机构在保护痴呆症患者与保障其福祉之间取得平衡。[（5），45 - 52页]
