Personal and social changes in the time of COVID-19

Ventriglio, Antonio; Castaldelli-Maia, João Maurício; Torales, Júlio; Чумаков, Егор; Bhugra, Dinesh

doi:10.1017/ipm.2021.23

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“…Several changes in the daily rules for both RFs and outpatient services, adopted early during the pandemic, are still active (Li et al, 2022), and the behavior of the general population itself, especially for social activities, also changed (Ventriglio et al, 2021). Overall, our results are generalizable only to the period of the COVID-19 pandemic.…”

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Daily time use among individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders and unaffected controls: Results from the DiAPAson multicentric project.

Zarbo,

Zamparini,

Killaspy

et al. 2023

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal

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Objective: In the framework of daily time use, physical activity, and interpersonal relationships in patients with schizophrenia project, we aimed to investigate (a) within and between-group differences in daily time use of individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSDs) and unaffected controls, stratifying them by age, sex, and employment status; (b) the associations between daily time use, the severity of psychiatric symptoms, and psychosocial functioning amongst those with SSD. Method: From October 2020 to October 2021, 306 outpatients and 312 individuals living in residential facilities (RFs) with SSD were recruited from 37 centers across Italy and compared on a measure of daily time use with 113 people unaffected by mental health problems. Statistical analyses included chi-squared tests, analysis of variance tests, t tests, Pearson's correlations, and nonparametric corresponding tests. Results: Individuals with SSD spent significantly more time in sedentary activities, leisure, and religious activities than unaffected controls, independent of age, sex, and employment status. Unaffected controls and outpatients spent more time engaged in productive activities than patients in RFs. Among the latter group, time spent in productive activities decreased significantly after 45 years of age, while time spent in self-care activities increased. Spending time engaged in sedentary activities was associated with greater severity of psychiatric symptoms and lower levels of functioning. Conclusions and Implications for Practice: This study provides a deep understanding of how individuals with SSD spend their time and how this is associated with the severity of their mental health problems. These findings highlight the need for proactive rehabilitation programs to promote productive occupation and social inclusion of people with SSD. Impact and ImplicationsIndividuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders spend a lot of time during their daily life engaged in sedentary activities (i.e., doing nothing, relaxing, resting), more than unaffected controls and independent of their age, sex, or employment status. Moreover, the amount of time engaged in sedentary activities is associated with the severity of their psychiatric symptoms and their levels of functioning. These findings are crucial for developing specific rehabilitation programs for these individuals that would focus on promoting engagement in productive activities in order to help them gain or regain the skills and confidence to live as independently as possible.

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confidence: 99%

Daily time use among individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders and unaffected controls: Results from the DiAPAson multicentric project.

Zarbo,

Zamparini,

Killaspy

et al. 2023

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal

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“…The COVID-19 pandemic which started in early 2020 can be regarded as a world health crisis, which has not been seen for over 100 years. Today, there is a vast majority of reports about the early effects of the pandemic on the societal and the individual level [ 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 ]. A decline in health-related QOL has been reported for the general population [ 45 , 46 ] as well as for vulnerable subgroups such as cancer patients [ 31 , 47 , 48 , 49 ].…”

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“…The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic represented an exceptional situation and affected essential areas of daily life, the economy, and supportive and healthcare [ 23 , 24 , 25 ] as well as mental health [ 26 ]. In the German healthcare system, resources were prioritized for potential, very sick COVID-19 patients [ 27 ], which led to changes in the oncological care in Germany—mainly in follow-up care, psycho-oncologic care, and surgery [ 28 , 29 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

Young Adult German Breast Cancer Patients Participating in a Three-Week Inpatient Mother–Child Rehab Program Have High Needs for Supportive Care

Hammersen

Fischer

Pursche³

et al. 2023

Cancers

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A known cut-off problem hampers the interpretation of quality of life (QOL) scores. The purpose of this study was to apply a novel approach for the EORTC QLQ-C30 instrument to identify the proportion of breast cancer (BC) patients in need of supportive care. Changes in QOL during the COVID-19 pandemic were evaluated, as well as changes over time (after treatment termination and up to 4 years later). Data were obtained from a cohort study on young adult BC patients with minor children participating in a mother–child rehab program. Cross-sectional QOL data were collected from 2015 to 2021 (baseline). Follow-up data were available for up to 4 years after diagnosis for a subgroup. The baseline cohort included 853 women (mean age 35 years). More than 50% had a need for supportive care. In the subgroup with follow-up, this proportion remained at a high level up to several years after diagnosis. During the COVID-19 pandemic, changes regarding the proportion with this need were not as high as expected—with the exception of changes on the QLQ-C30 scale ‘role functioning’ (+15%). Even several years after diagnosis, every second BC patient with minor children had a need for supportive care, which is much higher than previously found. Healthcare staff should be aware of this potential need and should address this issue.

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“…This has caused people to feel worried. In terms of health, social and economic life, the COVID-19 scenario has changed people's lives (3). Almost all provinces in Indonesia have been affected by the COVID-19 virus outbreak.…”

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confidence: 99%

Community Compliance in Implementing Health Protocols in Polma Village, Kulawi District, Sigi Regency

Syam

Fadjriah

Arwan

et al. 2023

JHNR

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The pandemic of Covid-19 has become a global problem and a threat to general public health. Sigi Regency is a moderate risk area with an incidence rate of 3,567 confirmed positive patients and a death rate reaching 111 people; Covid data in Kulawi District shows 171 people, particularly in Polma Village, reached 16 people. This research aimed to determine the description of community compliance in the application of health protocols in Polma Village, Kulawi District, Sigi Regency. This was qualitative research with a case study approach. Community compliance with mask-wearing is lacking due to feelings of claustrophobia, forgetfulness, neglect, and limited availability. Handwashing compliance is also low due to limited facilities and people ignoring them. Compliance with social distancing is lacking because it's not a familiar habit and is sometimes neglected. Compliance with avoiding crowds is lacking due to cultural obligations. However, compliance with reduced mobility has improved due to essential needs and compliance with health protocols

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Personal and social changes in the time of COVID-19

Cited by 10 publications

References 12 publications

Daily time use among individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders and unaffected controls: Results from the DiAPAson multicentric project.

Daily time use among individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders and unaffected controls: Results from the DiAPAson multicentric project.

Young Adult German Breast Cancer Patients Participating in a Three-Week Inpatient Mother–Child Rehab Program Have High Needs for Supportive Care

Community Compliance in Implementing Health Protocols in Polma Village, Kulawi District, Sigi Regency

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