Barriers and Facilitators to Successful Outbreak Management of Viral Respiratory Tract Infections in Long-Term Care Facilities: A Qualitative Interview Study

Effective management of COVID-19 and influenza outbreaks in nursing homes (NHs) depends on preparation by the NH organization and the rightful execution of infection prevention and control (IPC) measures by NH staff. To be better prepared for future outbreaks and pandemics, we need a better understanding of barriers and facilitators to the execution of measures. This study aims to investigate which barriers and facilitators were perceived by Dutch NH staff during the execution of IPC measures to control outbreaks of COVID-19 and influenza in the COVID-19 pandemic end stage.