Evaluating the Impact of Resource Navigators to Support LTC and RH Staff During and Beyond COVID-19

Launched by UNITY HEALTH TORONTO · Jan 9, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how helpful resource navigators can be for staff working in long-term care and retirement homes during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The main goal is to see if having a resource navigator—someone who provides support and information—can improve the overall health and wellness of these workers. Researchers will compare two groups: one group will receive support from a resource navigator, while the other group will not. They will look at different factors, such as burnout levels, vaccination rates, and the staff's ability to access wellness resources.

To participate, you need to be a full-time or part-time employee at a long-term care or retirement home in Ontario, be at least 18 years old, and be comfortable communicating in English. If you join, you can expect to receive personalized support aimed at improving your well-being over six months. This study is currently recruiting participants and aims to make a positive difference in the lives of caregivers during these challenging times.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. A fulltime or part-time employee aged 18 years and older identified as a Long-Term Care and Retirement Home staff (PSW's and other support service staff in those in nutrition, housekeeping and laundry)
• • 2. Work in an Ontario Long-term care or retirement home;
• • 3. Comfortable speaking and reading English; and
• • 4. Access to and willingness to use email for study communications
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Do not identify as or are not employed as a PSW and other support service staff;
• • 2. Do not work in an Ontario long-term care or retirement home;
• • 3. Uncomfortable speaking or reading English; and
• • 4. Do not have access to or unwillingness to use email for study communications