Publications by authors named "Nebila Jean-Claude Bationo"
Article Synopsis
- Through a survey of 1,098 households, the study analyzed where and how children sought care based on the severity of their conditions and household factors.
- Results showed that a significant percentage sought private care, especially among households with educated heads, while gender and age did not influence provider choice; the findings highlight the importance of private healthcare in children's health-seeking behavior.
BMC Geriatr
September 2022
Article Synopsis
- The study examines the impact of COVID-19 on front-line care workers (FLCWs) in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) across three Canadian provinces, highlighting the significant challenges they faced during the pandemic.
- It involved interviews with eleven managers and fourteen FLCWs, identifying key themes related to staff organization, communication strategies, and support systems during the crisis.
- The findings reveal the increased risks for FLCWs due to high staff absenteeism and resignations, along with a shift towards more inclusive and hands-on management approaches to better support staff and residents.
Article Synopsis
- Social isolation and loneliness (SIL) were significant issues for older individuals even before the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting at least one-third of this population.
- The pandemic led to strict public health measures that, while necessary, risked worsening SIL in long-term care homes (LTCHs).
- Some LTCHs have adopted promising best practices to maintain social connections, which are vital for alleviating SIL, especially during pandemics.
JMIR Res Protoc
September 2021
Article Synopsis
- * This project aims to create a web-based platform called eSocial-hub to help combat social isolation and loneliness among older adults in linguistic minority settings across Canada.
- * An interventional study will involve selected nursing facilities in Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Quebec, engaging older residents, their families, and frontline staff over a 4-month phase to develop and evaluate activities aimed at reducing isolation.
