Ongoing and emerging issues for residential long-term care in the context of Covid-19.

Long-term care facilities have been confronted with various workforce challenges, including a poor image within the nursing profession, a shortage of staff, and a growing demand for long-term care. Furthermore, these facilities have been significantly impacted by the pandemic and the respective measures with detrimental effects on residents, staff, and their family members. This study explored issues in working in residential long-term care from the perspective of nurses and their perception on amplifying and additional effects of Covid-19.