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October 17, 2025Journal of Nursing ManagementOpen Access

Challenges and Possibilities in Preventing Emerging Infectious Diseases in Long‐Term Care: A Qualitative Descriptive Study

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PKPo‐Jen KungCCChing‐Min ChenKOKatherine Ornstein

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Overview

Qualitative descriptive study examines healthcare workers' experiences in preventing emerging infectious diseases, suggesting improved training and support.

Key Points

  • Long-term care workers face systemic vulnerabilities, hindering their ability to effectively prevent infectious diseases.
  • Key themes include communication barriers and inadequate preparation, affecting worker morale and response efficacy.
  • Training and education methods, like simulation-based techniques, emerged as vital for enhancing readiness and skills.
  • The findings advocate for adaptive surveillance and crisis response plans to address the unique needs of long-term care settings.

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Kung et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68f199c5de32064e504dcefehttps://doi.org/10.1155/jonm/2732734
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