“Social Distancing” Amid a Crisis in Social Isolation and Loneliness

Cudjoe, Thomas; Kotwal, Ashwin

doi:10.1111/jgs.16527

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“…Caregivers' burnout is a known risk factor for negative outcomes and may worsen the well-being of the patient [24]. Older people living at home in self-isolation, in particular those affected by chronic conditions, need surveillance to ensure adherence to pharmacological treatments, and access to nutritious food, social and mental health support and information to maintain their emotional well-being [25].…”

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Improving the care of older patients during the COVID-19 pandemic

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The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has led to a dramatic crisis of Health Care Systems worldwide, and older people have been among the most disadvantaged. Specific recommendations and reports have been released both at International and National level, regarding the diagnosis and management of COVID-19 in the elderly. However, little has been proposed for an appropriate response to older, frail and multimorbid patients in different settings of care (acute care units, long term care facilities, nursing homes and primary care) and for the management of geriatric syndromes (i.e. delirium, sarcopenia, falls). We presume that the current pandemic of will leads to substantial changes in health care systems, and we suggest some key guide principles that could inspire the provision of healthcare services to older people and their families. These principles are primarily directed to physicians and nurses working in the geriatric field but could also be useful for other specialists.

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“…In the LS, 80% of deaths were among adults 65 and over ( 5 ). Hence, health strategies to avoid spread of coronavirus (such as quarantine and social distancing) are important ( 6 , 7 ).…”

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“…As a preventive measure during the COVID-19 pandemic, community organizations have closed. Old people are constrained from visits with family members, therefore the social participation have been restricted ( 7 ). Thus, the decreasing of social interaction produced by social distancing could have a negative impact on mental and physical health in older people ( 22 – 24 ), since it has limited the social participation in community organizations and in family activities ( 23 , 25 ).…”

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Impact of Social Isolation Due to COVID-19 on Health in Older People: Mental and Physical Effects and Recommendations

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Rodríguez-Sánchez

Pérez-Rodríguez

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The Journal of nutrition, health and aging

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Objectives To review the impact of social isolation during COVID-19 pandemic on mental and physical health of older people and the recommendations for patients, caregivers and health professionals. Design Narrative review. Setting Non-institutionalized community-living people. Participants 20.069 individuals from ten descriptive cross-sectional papers. Measurements Articles since 2019 to 2020 published on Pubmed, Scielo and Google Scholar databases with the following MeSh terms (‘COVID-19’, ‘coronavirus’, ‘aging’, ‘older people’, ‘elderly’, ‘social isolation’ and ‘quarantine’) in English, Spanish or Portuguese were included. The studies not including people over 60 were excluded. Guidelines, recommendations, and update documents from different international organizations related to mental and physical activity were also analysed. Results 41 documents have been included in this narrative review, involving a total of 20.069 individuals (58% women), from Asia, Europe and America. 31 articles included recommendations and 10 addressed the impact of social distancing on mental or physical health. The main outcomes reported were anxiety, depression, poor sleep quality and physical inactivity during the isolation period. Cognitive strategies and increasing physical activity levels using apps, online videos, telehealth, are the main international recommendations. Conclusion Mental and physical health in older people are negatively affected during the social distancing for COVID-19. Therefore, a multicomponent program with exercise and psychological strategies are highly recommended for this population during the confinement. Future investigations are necessary in this field.

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“…In the US, 80% of deaths were among adults 65 and over ( 5 ). Hence, health strategies to avoid spread of coronavirus (such as quarantine and social distancing) are important ( 6 , 7 ).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Impact of Social Isolation Due to COVID-19 on Health in Older People: Mental and Physical Effects and Recommendations

Sepúlveda-Loyola

Rodríguez-Sánchez

Pérez-Rodríguez

et al. 2020

J Nutr Health Aging

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Objectives To review the impact of social isolation during COVID-19 pandemic on mental and physical health of older people and the recommendations for patients, caregivers and health professionals. Design Narrative review. Setting Non-institutionalized community-living people. Participants 20.069 individuals from ten descriptive cross-sectional papers. Measurements Articles since 2019 to 2020 published on Pubmed, Scielo and Google Scholar databases with the following MeSh terms (‘COVID-19’, ‘coronavirus’, ‘aging’, ‘older people’, ‘elderly’, ‘social isolation’ and ‘quarantine’) in English, Spanish or Portuguese were included. The studies not including people over 60 were excluded. Guidelines, recommendations, and update documents from different international organizations related to mental and physical activity were also analysed. Results 41 documents have been included in this narrative review, involving a total of 20.069 individuals (58% women), from Asia, Europe and America. 31 articles included recommendations and 10 addressed the impact of social distancing on mental or physical health. The main outcomes reported were anxiety, depression, poor sleep quality and physical inactivity during the isolation period. Cognitive strategies and increasing physical activity levels using apps, online videos, telehealth, are the main international recommendations. Conclusion Mental and physical health in older people are negatively affected during the social distancing for COVID-19. Therefore, a multi component program with exercise and psychological strategies are highly recommended for this population during the confinement. Future investigations are necessary in this field.

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“Social Distancing” Amid a Crisis in Social Isolation and Loneliness

Cited by 126 publications

References 8 publications

Improving the care of older patients during the COVID-19 pandemic

Improving the care of older patients during the COVID-19 pandemic

Impact of Social Isolation Due to COVID-19 on Health in Older People: Mental and Physical Effects and Recommendations

Impact of Social Isolation Due to COVID-19 on Health in Older People: Mental and Physical Effects and Recommendations

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