High death rate of older persons from Covid-19 in Quebec (Canada) long-term care facilities

Chronology and analysis

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ID12678343
AuthorsMarie Beaulieu (Université de Sherbrooke, corresponding author), Julien Cadieux Genesse (0000-0002-1305-4038), Kevin St‐Martin (0000-0001-5887-7487, Université de Sherbrooke), Kevin St-Martin
Year2021
Volume23
Issue2
Pages110-115
Publication date2021-05-04
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueThe Journal of Adult Protection (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1466-8203 • E-ISSN: 2042-8669
PublisherEmerald Publishing Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1108/jap-08-2020-0033
OpenAlexW3159032733
LanguageEN
Citations received2

Purpose Among the ten Canadian provinces, Quebec has experienced the most significant excess mortality of older persons during COVID-19. This practice paper aims to present the chronology of events leading to this excess mortality in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) and a comprehensive analysis of the phenomenon. Design/methodology/approach Documented content from three official sources: daily briefings by the Quebec Premier, a report from the Canadian Armed Forces and a report produced by Royal Society of Canada experts were analysed. Findings Two findings emerge: the lack of preparation in LTCFs and a critical shortage of staff. Indeed, the massive transfer of older persons from hospitals to LTCFs, combined with human resources management and a critical shortage of permanent staff before and during the crisis, generates unhealthy living conditions in LTCFs. Originality/value To our knowledge, this paper is the first to analyse official Quebec and Canadian statements concerning COVID-19 from the angle of quality of life and protection of older adults in LTCFs

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 · Economic shortage · Long-term care · Older people · Psychiatry · Quality of life (healthcare · Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues · Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes · Medicine · Nursing · Gerontology

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