Month/Year of Graduation
12-2022
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Department
Biology
First Advisor
Christine de la Vega, M.A.
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has posed a monumental obstacle to the healthcare field in terms of severely reducing the number of healthcare workers. Among the many industries affected by staffing shortages are assisted living facilities (ALFs), in which residents are dependent on care staff for daily assistance. This study sought to investigate whether long-term residents of ALFs perceive a difference in the quality of their care under the circumstances of the pandemic as opposed to those of pre-pandemic times. Semi-structured interviews were facilitated with 10 long-term residents who have been residing in an Omaha ALF since prior to the outbreak of COVID-19 (March 2020). Upon grounded theory analysis of the interview responses, it was determined that most of the interview participants perceived an improvement, rather than a decline, in their caretaking since prior to the pandemic. Suggestions for ways in which care could further improve include stronger communication between care staff and residents and further individualization of care.
Recommended Citation
Hill, Kaylie, "Perceived Quality of Senior Care in an Assisted Living Facility Following the Outbreak of COVID-19" (2022). Theses/Capstones/Creative Projects. 198.
https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/university_honors_program/198