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Abstract
Introduction: As elsewhere in the world, Quebec (Canada) is currently facing the COVID-19 pandemic. Approximately 92% of deaths have occurred among people aged over 70, and approximately 100 long-term care (LTC) centers (termed CHSLDs in Quebec) were contaminated. This alarming situation is prompting stakeholders from healthcare networks to investigate the socio-economic repercussions of COVID-19. To the best of our knowledge, there is no valid and reliable tool to measure the costs associated with the management of COVID-19 in CHSLDs. Objectives: This research protocol aims to: i) adapt and validate for use in CHSLDs a combined guide, Cout-COVID19-SLD, developed from 2 guides used in acute care; ii) pilot the Cout-COVID19-SLD guide in CHSLDs and test its feasibility and afterwards resolve any barriers to its administration, and to conduct a partial estimate of costs brought about by COVID-19. Methods: A two-part prospective study will be conducted. Phase 1 will use a Delphi approach with 14 to 17 experts to validate the content of the Cout-COVID19-SLD guide. Phase 2 will pilot test the guide in a cross-sectional study in two CHSLDs. Discussion and conclusion: This study will provide a validated guide for the systematic measurement of costs associated with the management of COVID-19 (costs of preventive measures and costs of illness) in CHSLDs. Finally, this guide will serve as a valid and reliable instrument with which to better plan future research surrounding the socio-economic impacts of COVID-19 in CHSLDs.
Keywords:
- costing measurement guide,
- infection prevention and control,
- Delphi approach,
- long-term care facilities,
- COVID-19
Résumé
Introduction : Le Québec (Canada) fait face à la COVID-19 comme ailleurs dans le monde. Environ 92 % des décès sont survenus chez des personnes de plus de 70 ans et une centaine de centres d’hébergement de soins de longue durée (CHSLD) ont été contaminés. Cette situation alarmante pousse le réseau de la santé à connaître les répercussions socio-économiques de la COVID-19. À notre connaissance, il n’y a pas d’outil valide et fiable pour mesurer les coûts de gestion de la COVID-19 dans les CHSLD. Objectifs : Le présent protocole vise à : i) adapter et valider pour les CHSLD une grille fusionnée, Cout-COVID19-SLD, issue de 2 grilles développées en soins aigus; ii) mettre à l’essai la grille Cout-COVID19-SLD dans les CHSLD afin d’analyser sa faisabilité, résoudre les obstacles à son administration, et procéder à une estimation partielle des coûts causés par la COVID-19. Méthodes : Une étude prospective en 2 volets sera réalisée. Le premier volet utilisera une approche Delphi auprès de 14 à 17 experts pour valider le contenu de la grille. Le second testera la grille via une étude pilote transversale dans deux CHSLD. Discussion et conclusion : Cette étude permettra d’obtenir une grille validée pour systématiser la mesure des coûts associés à la gestion de la COVID-19 (coûts de mesures préventives et de la maladie) dans les CHSLD. Enfin, cette grille servira comme un instrument valide et fiable pour mieux planifier des recherches futures sur les impacts socio-économiques de la COVID-19 dans les CHSLD.
Mots-clés :
- grille de mesure des coûts,
- prévention et contrôle des infections,
- approche Delphi,
- établissements de soins de longue durée,
- COVID-19
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