Early detection of SARS-COV-2 in a long stay institution for the elderly: Scoping review

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36489/saudecoletiva.2022v12i81p11610-11627

Keywords:

SARS-CoV-2, Elderly, Long Stay Institution for the Elderly

Abstract

Objective: To identify in the scientific literature recommendations for early detection of SARS-CoV-2 in Long-Term Care Institutions for the Elderly. Method: This is a Scoping Review according to Joanna Briggs Institute Reviewers' Manual, with data collected in June and July 2021, in publications by SciELO, PubMed, MEDLINE, Portal BVS, Scopus, and CINAHL, without time limitation. Result: The articles presented the importance of the RT-PCR test and RT-PCR serological test, as well as imaging exams and clinical-epidemiological criteria, in employees and elderly people from Long Stay Institutions for the Elderly. In this way, it is necessary for institutions to describe in their contingency plans the recommendations for controlling the spread of SARS-CoV-2, explaining the frequency of collection of exams, as well as specifying the type and situation of application. Conclusion: early detection in Long Stay Institutions for the Elderly is essential to prevent the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in these health services.

Author Biographies

Karina Silveira de Almeida Hammerschmidt

Nurse, Doctor in Nursing, Associate Professor, Postgraduate Program in Nursing, Federal University of Paraná.

Aline da Silva Paula

Nurse, Master's Student at the Postgraduate Program in Nursing, Federal University of Paraná

Laura Alves Fachina

Nursing Student, Department of Nursing, Federal University of Paraná

Alessandra Amaral Schwanke

Nurse, Master in Nursing, Doctoral Student at the Postgraduate Program in Nursing, Federal University of Paraná

Neidamar Pedrini Arias Fugaça

Nurse, Master in Technology in the Health Area, Doctoral Student in the Postgraduate Program in Nursing, Federal University of Paraná

Marlise Lima Brandão

Nurse, Master in Nursing, Doctoral Student at the Postgraduate Program in Nursing, Federal University of Paraná

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Published

2022-10-24

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Silveira de Almeida Hammerschmidt, K., da Silva Paula, A., Alves Fachina, L., Amaral Schwanke, A., Pedrini Arias Fugaça, N., & Lima Brandão, M. (2022). Early detection of SARS-COV-2 in a long stay institution for the elderly: Scoping review. Saúde Coletiva (Barueri), 12(81), 11610–11627. https://doi.org/10.36489/saudecoletiva.2022v12i81p11610-11627

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