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Table 3 Impact on well-being of residents, family members, and staff

From: From wave to wave: a Dutch national study on the long-term impact of COVID-19 on well-being and family visitation in nursing homes

Compared to the situation during the lockdown, residents now (September/October 2020). ..

More

(n,%)

Same

(n, %)

Less

(n, %)

Unknown (n, %)

- have a more positive mood.

29 (45%)

27 (42%)

7 (11%)

1 (2%)

- eat and drink more.

7 (11%)

46 (72%)

3 (5%)

8 (13%)

- show less misunderstood behavior.

13 (20%)

36 (56%)

10 (16%)

5 (8%)

- are more active and seek more contact.

19 (30%)

39 (61%)

3 (5%)

3 (5%)

- have physical problems.

2 (3%)

53 (83%)

2 (3%)

7 (11%)

- show cognitive decline.

13 (20%)

35 (55%)

7 (11%)

9 (14%)

Nursing homes that agreed/disagreed with the following statements about family members:

Yes (n, %)

No (n, %)

Most family members indicate that they are afraid of getting infected themselves.

12 (19%)

52 (81%)

Most family members indicate that they are afraid of infecting others.

22 (34%)

42 (66%)

Most family members keep 1.5 m distance from residents and others.

49 (77%)

15 (23%)

Most family members do not visit the residents when they have symptoms of a common cold.

62 (97%)

2 (3%)

Most family members take the hygiene measures into account.

61 (95%)

3 (5%)

Since the re-opening for visitors, most family members visit their relative less frequently.

14 (22%)

50 (78%)

Nursing homes that agreed/disagreed with the following statements about staff members:

Yes (n, %)

No (n, %)

Most staff members indicate that they are afraid of getting infected themselves.

29 (45%)

35 (55%)

Most staff members indicate that they are afraid of infecting others. (n = 59)

50 (85%)

9 (15%)

Most staff members keep 1.5 m distance from each other and others.

49 (77%)

15 (23%)

Most staff members do not work if they have symptoms of a common cold (without being tested for COVID-19).

58 (91%)

6 (9%)

Most staff members take the hygiene measures into account.

64 (100%)

0 (0%)

Most staff members feel safe during work.

58 (91%)

6 (9%)

Most regular work meetings are taking place again.

42 (66%)

22 (34%)

The extra work pressure due to the pandemic has decreased in the meantime.

21 (33%)

43 (67%)