Potential determinants of the quantity and duration of COVID-19 outbreaks in geriatric long-term care facilities

Background: We analyzed potential factors for the number and duration of COVID-19 outbreaks in nursing homes based on routine and structural data. Methods: All outbreaks during 03/2020-01/2022 in N = 687 of a total of 879 geriatric long-term care facilities (LTCFs) in the Federal State of Hes...

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Main Authors: Evers, Janis, Geraedts, Max
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Philipps-Universität Marburg 2024
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Summary:Background: We analyzed potential factors for the number and duration of COVID-19 outbreaks in nursing homes based on routine and structural data. Methods: All outbreaks during 03/2020-01/2022 in N = 687 of a total of 879 geriatric long-term care facilities (LTCFs) in the Federal State of Hesse, Germany were analyzed using t-tests and logistic regressions in a retrospective cohort study. Results: Larger LTCFs have more (+ 1.57, p = .009) and longer outbreaks (+ 10.04 days, p > .001). A higher proportion of registered nurses reduces the number (-0.1, p = .036) and duration (-6.02 days, p > .001) of outbreaks. Single-bed rooms provide less duration of outbreaks (-4.5, p = .004). A higher proportion of infected residents (+ 24.26 days, p < .001) and staff (+ 22.98 days, p < .001) prolong outbreaks the most. LTCFs in areas with intermediate population density have an increased risk of prolonged outbreaks (OR: 1.537, p = .036). Conclusions: To prevent outbreaks and shorten their duration, LTCFs should increase the proportion of registered nurses and single-bed rooms, and control staff infections.
Item Description:Gefördert durch den Open-Access-Publikationsfonds der UB Marburg.
DOI:10.1186/s12877-023-04446-4