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## Background COVID-19 has spread worldwide. Older adults are at the greatest risk of contracting and dying from the virus. Nursing homes are densely populated places for older adults who are generally vulnerable and at high-risk. Although Chinese nursing homes have been trying to protect their residents, the needs and expectations of the residents and their families have been ignored. This study aimed to promote the safety of NH residents, including their physical and psychological safety, and to meet their expectations during the COVID-19 pandemic in China. ## Methods Data were collected through face-to-face semi-structured interviews with nursing home residents and focus group online interviews with family members between June 2021 and February 2022. Data analysis was performed using inductive content analysis. ## Results 16 residents and 24 family members were interviewed. Four themes with 10 sub-themes were identified from the participants’ descriptions. Their expectations were mainly focused on prevention and control measures for COVID-19, medical capacity of nursing homes, health literacy and expectations for some aged care policies. ## Conclusions In the face of concerns ab

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Author

Baojuan Cui; Hui Li; Yan Cheng; Jinmei Wang; Qiangsan Sun; Yuxiu Jia

Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Published

2023

Field

Health Professions (Health Sciences)