• Crisis Management in Norwegian Nursing Homes During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Pragmatism and Performativity 

      Krane, Martin Sollund; Arntzen, Cathrine; Tingvold, Laila; Moholt, Jill-Marit (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-09-22)
      Background: The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in early 2020 imposed a severe crisis on nursing homes in Norway. Despite criticism in evaluations pointing to inadequate preparedness, nursing homes managed to keep infection and mortality rates low. Enhanced knowledge of crisis management in the aftermath of a crisis is important for preparedness and future crisis management and can contribute to ...
    • Intended, Unintended, Unanticipated? Consequences of Social Distancing Measures for Nursing Home Residents During the Covid-19 Pandemic 

      Tingvold, Laila; Moholt, Jill-Marit; Førland, Oddvar; Jacobsen, Frode Fadnes; Tranvåg, Oscar (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-05-28)
      During the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Norwegian health authorities introduced social distancing measures in nursing homes. The aim was to protect vulnerable residents from contracting the potentially deadly infection. Drawing on individual interviews with nursing home managers and physicians, and focus groups with nursing staff, we explore and describe consequences the social distancing ...