COVID-19 prevalence and mortality in longer-term care facilities

Andrew T. Levin; Juulia Jylhävä; Dorota Religa; Laura Shallcross

doi:10.1007/s10654-022-00861-w

COVID-19 prevalence and mortality in longer-term care facilities

Andrew T. Levin, Juulia Jylhävä, Dorota Religa, Laura Shallcross

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This essay considers the factors that have contributed to very high COVID-19 mortality in longer-term care facilities (LTCFs). We compare the demographic characteristics of LTCF residents with those of community-dwelling older adults, and then we review the evidence regarding prevalence and infection fatality rates (IFRs), including links to frailty and some comorbidities. Finally, we discuss policy measures that could foster the physical and mental health and well-being of LTCF residents in the present context and in potential future pandemics.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	227–234
Number of pages	8
Journal	EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
Volume	37
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10654-022-00861-w
Publication status	Published - 2022
Publication type	A1 Journal article-refereed

Keywords

care facilities
infection fatality rate
nursing homes
SARS-CoV-2
seroprevalence

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