Short-Term Impact of Social Distancing Measures During the COVID-19 Pandemic on Cognitive Function and Health Perception of Brazilian Older Adults: A Pre-Post Study.
J Appl Gerontol
; 40(9): 934-942, 2021 09.
Artículo
en Inglés
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1243768
ABSTRACT
Social distancing, a critical measure to manage COVID-19 transmission, is consistently associated with social isolation, a major health issue. Social isolation negatively impacts mental and physical health, particularly among older adults. A pre-post comparison study examined changes in cognitive function and perceived health among 36 community-dwelling Brazilian older adults, assessed pre and post social distancing measures enacted due to COVID-19. A significant increase in cognitive function was found 1 month into social distancing (M = 16.3, p = .002, power = 0.88), with declining scores for vitality (M = -29.3, p < .001, power = 0.99) and mental health (M = -38.1, p < .001, power = 0.99), particularly among participants who lived alone (t = -3.8, p = .001). Older adults exhibit rapid changes in perceived health when excluded from participation in social activities. Health care professionals should consider holistic approaches when addressing the impacts of social isolation on this population.
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Colección:
Bases de datos internacionales
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Aislamiento Social
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Control de Enfermedades Transmisibles
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Cognición
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Vida Independiente
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Autoevaluación Diagnóstica
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COVID-19
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio experimental
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Estudio observacional
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Estudio pronóstico
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Investigación cualitativa
Límite:
Anciano
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Brasil
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
J Appl Gerontol
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
07334648211015458
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