Park Ju Young, Lee Insook
College of Nursing, Konyang University, Daejeon, Korea (the Republic of).
Nursing, Changwon National University, Changwon, Korea (the Republic of)
BMJ Open. 2024 Dec 12;14(12):e089309. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-089309.
This study aimed to investigate the experiences of healthcare workers in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) during cohort quarantine for the COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea.
A qualitative study using thematic analysis.
Ten workers from two LTCFs that underwent cohort quarantine due to COVID-19 in South Korea, including direct-care staff and administrators.
In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted from 23 April to 7 May 2021. Data were analysed using Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis approach.
Five main themes emerged: (1) adapting to unprecedented infection control measures; (2) enduring prolonged cohort quarantine situation; (3) confronting social stigma and discrimination; (4) developing organisational resilience; and (5) recognising the need for systemic support.
This study provides insights into the multifaceted experiences of LTCF workers during the COVID-19 quarantine. The findings suggest the need for enhanced infection control training, mental health support, and systemic changes to better prepare LTCFs for any future pandemic.
本研究旨在调查韩国新冠疫情期间长期护理机构（LTCF）医护人员在群组隔离期间的经历。
一项采用主题分析的定性研究。
韩国两家因新冠疫情接受群组隔离的长期护理机构的10名工作人员，包括直接护理人员和管理人员。
于2021年4月23日至5月7日进行了深入的半结构化访谈。采用布劳恩和克拉克的主题分析方法对数据进行分析。
出现了五个主要主题：（1）适应前所未有的感染控制措施；（2）忍受长时间的群组隔离状况；（3）面对社会污名和歧视；（4）培养组织适应力；（5）认识到需要系统性支持。
本研究深入了解了长期护理机构工作人员在新冠疫情隔离期间的多方面经历。研究结果表明，需要加强感染控制培训、心理健康支持以及系统性变革，以便长期护理机构更好地应对未来的任何疫情。
