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Social Isolation and Psychological Distress Among Older Adults Related to COVID-19: A Narrative Review of Remotely-Delivered Interventions and Recommendations.
Gorenko, Julie A; Moran, Chelsea; Flynn, Michelle; Dobson, Keith; Konnert, Candace.
  • Gorenko JA; University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
  • Moran C; University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
  • Flynn M; University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
  • Dobson K; University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
  • Konnert C; University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
J Appl Gerontol ; 40(1): 3-13, 2021 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-760421
ABSTRACT
The COVID-19 pandemic is associated with several short- and long-term negative impacts on the well-being of older adults. Physical distancing recommendations to reduce transmission of the SARS-CoV2-19 virus increase the risk of social isolation and loneliness, which are associated with negative outcomes including anxiety, depression, cognitive decline, and mortality. Taken together, social isolation and additional psychological impacts of the pandemic (e.g., worry, grief) underscore the importance of intervention efforts to older adults. This narrative review draws upon a wide range of evidence to provide a comprehensive overview of appropriate remotely-delivered interventions for older adults that target loneliness and psychological symptoms. These include interventions delivered by a range of individuals (i.e., community members to mental health professionals), and interventions that vary by implementation (e.g., self-guided therapy, remotely-delivered interventions via telephone or video call). Recommendations to overcome barriers to implementation and delivery are provided, with consideration given to the different living situations.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Social Isolation / Telecommunications / Delivery of Health Care / Psychological Distress / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Reviews Topics: Long Covid Limits: Aged / Humans Language: English Journal: J Appl Gerontol Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 0733464820958550

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Social Isolation / Telecommunications / Delivery of Health Care / Psychological Distress / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Reviews Topics: Long Covid Limits: Aged / Humans Language: English Journal: J Appl Gerontol Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 0733464820958550