COVID-19 risk factors amongst 14,786 care home residents: an observational longitudinal analysis including daily community positive test rates of COVID-19, hospital stays and vaccination status in Wales (UK) between 1 September 2020 and 1 May 2021.

Joseph HollinghurstRobyn HollinghurstLaura NorthAmy MizenAshley AkbariSara LongRonan A LyonsRichard Fry

Published in: Age and ageing (2022)

Care providers need to remain vigilant despite the vaccination rollout, and extra precautions should be taken when caring for the most vulnerable. Minimising potential COVID-19 infection for care home residents when admitted to hospital should be prioritised.

Keyphrases

healthcare
coronavirus disease
palliative care
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risk factors
quality improvement
cross sectional
pain management
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data analysis