Disseminating strategies to support the mental health of long-term care workers during COVID-19 [Funder: Regional Geriatric Program, central (Canada)]
- Funded by Other Funders (Canada)
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Key facts
Disease
COVID-19Funder
Other Funders (Canada)Principal Investigator
Sarah Neil-SztramkoResearch Location
CanadaLead Research Institution
McMaster UniversityResearch Priority Alignment
N/A
Research Category
Secondary impacts of disease, response & control measures
Research Subcategory
Indirect health impacts
Special Interest Tags
N/A
Study Type
Non-Clinical
Clinical Trial Details
N/A
Broad Policy Alignment
Pending
Age Group
Adults (18 and older)Older adults (65 and older)
Vulnerable Population
Unspecified
Occupations of Interest
Unspecified
Abstract
The proposed research will develop and disseminate evidence-based recommendations to support those working in the long-term care (LTC) sector in coping with the significant burden posed by COVID-19. Through this work, we aim to support organizations in adapting policies and providing supports to ensure staff are adequately and effectively supported in the short to medium term in managing the psychological impacts of serving during COVID-19, as well as mechanisms in place to identify and support those suffering from psychological distress or other adverse psychological or mental health outcomes. We anticipate this will have a direct effect on employees and result in indirect benefits to the older adults whom they care for.