Education and Training on Infection Prevention and Control Provided by Long-Term Care Homes to Visitors: A Scoping Review
<b>Objective:</b> The objective of this study is to identify, examine, and map the literature on infection prevention and control (IPAC) education and training for visitors to long-term care (LTC) homes. <b>Introduction:</b> Visitor restrictions during infectious outbreaks in...
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| author | Rachel MacLean Pamela Durepos Lisa Keeping-Burke Richelle Witherspoon Patricia Morris Caroline Gibbons Natasha Taylor Rose McCloskey |
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| description | <b>Objective:</b> The objective of this study is to identify, examine, and map the literature on infection prevention and control (IPAC) education and training for visitors to long-term care (LTC) homes. <b>Introduction:</b> Visitor restrictions during infectious outbreaks in LTC homes aim to reduce virus transmission to vulnerable residents. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the negative impacts of such restrictions, prompting the need for IPAC education for visitors. <b>Inclusion Criteria:</b> This review includes research, narrative papers, and grey literature on IPAC education and training for LTC visitors. It focuses on intentional education aimed at preventing infection transmission. Studies not involving visitors or offered in other settings were excluded. <b>Methods:</b> Following the JBI methodology for scoping reviews, bibliographic databases (CINAHL, Embase, AgeLine, Medline, and ERIC) were searched from 1990 to present in English or French. Data were extracted by two reviewers, focusing on the educational content, delivery mode, frequency, timing, and qualifications of educators. A narrative summary and descriptive statistics were produced. <b>Results:</b> The 26 included documents contained guidelines, policies, educational resources, and opinion papers. Pre-2020, healthcare workers were responsible for educating visitors. Post-2020, more detailed recommendations emerged on the frequency, content, and delivery methods. Key topics included hand hygiene (92.3%), respiratory hygiene (80.8%), and PPE use (73.1%). <b>Conclusions:</b> IPAC education and training for LTC visitors is essential for safe visitation. Future research should evaluate the effectiveness of these educational interventions. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-5f5a51eff737409db12422f0791369d92025-01-24T13:44:29ZengMDPI AGNursing Reports2039-439X2039-44032025-01-011511710.3390/nursrep15010017Education and Training on Infection Prevention and Control Provided by Long-Term Care Homes to Visitors: A Scoping ReviewRachel MacLean0Pamela Durepos1Lisa Keeping-Burke2Richelle Witherspoon3Patricia Morris4Caroline Gibbons5Natasha Taylor6Rose McCloskey7Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, University of New Brunswick, 3 Bailey Drive, Fredericton, NB E3B 5A3, CanadaFaculty of Nursing, University of New Brunswick, 33 Dineen Drive, Fredericton, NB E3B 3X9, CanadaDepartment of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of New Brunswick, 100 Tucker Park Rd., Saint John, NB E2K 5E2, CanadaJBI Centre of Excellence, The University of New Brunswick (UNB) Saint John Collaboration for Evidence-Informed Healthcare, 100 Tucker Park Rd., Saint John, NB E2K 5E2, CanadaFaculty of Nursing, University of New Brunswick, 33 Dineen Drive, Fredericton, NB E3B 3X9, CanadaSchool of Nursing, Université de Moncton, 18 Avenue Antonine-Maillet, Moncton, NB E1A 3E9, CanadaDepartment of Psychology, University of Regina, 3737 Wascana Pkwy, Regina, SK S4S 0A2, CanadaDepartment of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of New Brunswick, 100 Tucker Park Rd., Saint John, NB E2K 5E2, Canada<b>Objective:</b> The objective of this study is to identify, examine, and map the literature on infection prevention and control (IPAC) education and training for visitors to long-term care (LTC) homes. <b>Introduction:</b> Visitor restrictions during infectious outbreaks in LTC homes aim to reduce virus transmission to vulnerable residents. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the negative impacts of such restrictions, prompting the need for IPAC education for visitors. <b>Inclusion Criteria:</b> This review includes research, narrative papers, and grey literature on IPAC education and training for LTC visitors. It focuses on intentional education aimed at preventing infection transmission. Studies not involving visitors or offered in other settings were excluded. <b>Methods:</b> Following the JBI methodology for scoping reviews, bibliographic databases (CINAHL, Embase, AgeLine, Medline, and ERIC) were searched from 1990 to present in English or French. Data were extracted by two reviewers, focusing on the educational content, delivery mode, frequency, timing, and qualifications of educators. A narrative summary and descriptive statistics were produced. <b>Results:</b> The 26 included documents contained guidelines, policies, educational resources, and opinion papers. Pre-2020, healthcare workers were responsible for educating visitors. Post-2020, more detailed recommendations emerged on the frequency, content, and delivery methods. Key topics included hand hygiene (92.3%), respiratory hygiene (80.8%), and PPE use (73.1%). <b>Conclusions:</b> IPAC education and training for LTC visitors is essential for safe visitation. Future research should evaluate the effectiveness of these educational interventions.https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4403/15/1/17familyinfection prevention and controllong-term carenursingvisitors |
| spellingShingle | Rachel MacLean Pamela Durepos Lisa Keeping-Burke Richelle Witherspoon Patricia Morris Caroline Gibbons Natasha Taylor Rose McCloskey Education and Training on Infection Prevention and Control Provided by Long-Term Care Homes to Visitors: A Scoping Review Nursing Reports family infection prevention and control long-term care nursing visitors |
| title | Education and Training on Infection Prevention and Control Provided by Long-Term Care Homes to Visitors: A Scoping Review |
| title_full | Education and Training on Infection Prevention and Control Provided by Long-Term Care Homes to Visitors: A Scoping Review |
| title_fullStr | Education and Training on Infection Prevention and Control Provided by Long-Term Care Homes to Visitors: A Scoping Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Education and Training on Infection Prevention and Control Provided by Long-Term Care Homes to Visitors: A Scoping Review |
| title_short | Education and Training on Infection Prevention and Control Provided by Long-Term Care Homes to Visitors: A Scoping Review |
| title_sort | education and training on infection prevention and control provided by long term care homes to visitors a scoping review |
| topic | family infection prevention and control long-term care nursing visitors |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4403/15/1/17 |
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