Half of the nursing care establishments deteriorated in their physical functions due to the new corona of users June 12, 6:34
Regarding the effects of the new coronavirus, a survey conducted by experts at nursing care sites revealed that half of the nursing care establishments pointed out that the physical and cognitive functions of users had deteriorated. Experts have pointed out that “support measures for nursing care sites should be verified to support the elderly”.
This survey was conducted last month by Professor Satoko Hotta and others at Keio University via the Internet in order to investigate the impact of the new coronavirus on nursing care and necessary support measures.
Of these, a survey of nursing care establishments yielded 5714 valid responses.
As a result, with regard to questions about the impact on users and risks, multiple answers were given:
▽ 51% of business establishments responded that their daily activities
decreased, and 46% of business establishments answered that their cognitive function declined. It was.
It seems that the number of opportunities to go out and interact has decreased.
In addition, this survey also revealed the difficult situation regarding the management of nursing care establishments, with half of all establishments having refrained from using or canceling, and 40% of outsourced establishments having decreased income. That is.
Professor Horita, who was involved in the survey, said, "At the nursing care site, we were forced to respond to the new coronavirus, despite the lack of support for people, things, and infection prevention knowledge and technology. In particular, we should verify support measures for nursing care sites."