Influence of COVID-19 quarantine on the health of adults with mild cognitive impairment

Abstract

ABSTRACT. COVID-19 is an infectious disease declared by the World Health Organization as a public health emergency of international concern. Objective: The objective of this article was to determine the physical, psychological, and social health conditions and mood of COVID-19 quarantine in adults with mild cognitive impairment. Methods: The sample consisted of 129 participants, most of them were healthy, but some have mild cognitive impairment. The data were collected with a questionnaire and the Yesavage Geriatric Depression Scale applied through phone calls from April to June 2020. Results: Statistically significant differences were found in the changes in sleep habits of the healthy participants (p=0.018). Intragroup comparisons of the Yesavage Geriatric Depression Scale in healthy participants were significant (p=0.010) and at the intergroup level before and after quarantine showed significant differences in pretest scores (p=0.003). Conclusions: Social isolation had a negative psychological effect on sleep habits, depressed mood, and physical health, mainly in healthy participants.

Impacto da pandemia da COVID-19 no estado funcional dos idosos: revisão de escopo

“…As medidas de restrições podem ter impactos secundários desfavoráveis na saúde das pessoas, estima-se que a quarentena devido à COVID-19 em adultos, com comprometimento cognitivo leve, teve um efeito psicológico negativo na saúde física e mental, afetando principalmente os domínios físico, psicológico e social [4].…”