Exploring what matters to residents of Australian aged care facilities with the Happy Life Index: comparison of qualitative responses between pre- and mid-Covid-19 pandemic time points.
Carolyn M MurraySteven MilaneseMichelle GuerinRebecca L BiltonKatherine Lorraine BaldockGaynor ParfittPublished in: Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation (2023)
People living in RACFs notice the changes in staffing levels and visitors during restrictions imposed during infectious outbreaks. During these times, they appreciate the quality of the staff attending to their needs and the quality of their food. Further exploration is needed of the value of lifestyle activities and strategies to promote feelings of contentedness and general wellbeing during times of restriction.