The effect of volunteer-led activities on the quality of life of volunteers, residents, and employees of a long-term care institution: a cohort study

• Published in: BMC geriatrics Vol. 23; no. 1; p. 151
• Main Authors: de Sandes-Guimarães, Luisa Veras, Dos Santos, Patrícia Carla, Alves, Carla Patricia Grossi Palácio, Cervato, Carina Junqueira, Silva, Ana Paula Alves, Leão, Eliseth Ribeiro
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England BioMed Central Ltd 20.03.2023; BioMed Central; BMC
• Subjects: Aged; Aged patients; Brazil; Care and treatment; Cohort analysis; Cohort Studies; Coronaviruses; COVID-19; COVID-19 - epidemiology; Elder care; Geriatrics; Humans; Long term health care; Long-Term Care; Long-term care facilities; Male; Methods; Mortality; Nursing homes; Older people; Pandemics; Quality of Life; Residential facilities; Services; Volunteerism; Volunteers; Brazil; COVID-19; Aged; Residential facilities; Volunteers; Quality of life

The COVID-19 pandemic primarily impacted long-term care facilities by restricting visiting and circulation of visitors, affecting the quality of life (QoL) of older adults living in these institutions. Volunteer activities, essential for older adults' daily life, were also interrupted and poten...