Atlantic Research Collaboration on Long-Term Care (ARC LTC)

 

About ARC LTC

ARC LTC is a program of research comprised of researchers, trainees, and sector collaborators studying the Atlantic Canadian long-term care (LTC) sector with the aims of:

1. Improving quality of work life for Atlantic Canadian LTC staff.

2. Improving LTC resident outcomes in Atlantic Canada.

3. Building research capacity in the Atlantic Canadian LTC sector.

 

WHY

Long-term care (LTC) is an essential component of the health system, yet often undervalued. Before the pandemic, concerns existed about care staff’s high risk of burnout, poor physical and mental health and low job satisfaction. The pandemic placed additional stress on this workforce, leading to serious staff shortages and increasing concerns about LTC staff and resident health and well-being.

There is limited data available to understand the quality of work life for LTC staff in Atlantic Canada or what can be done to support staff and resident quality of care. Our studies seek to provide evidence essential for the LTC sector to identify quality improvement initiatives and target resources to enhance staff and resident outcomes. For more information on ARC LTC please email arcltc@msvu.ca or call 902-457-6235.