The
outbreak
of
the
2019
coronavirus
disease
(COVID-19)
has
infected
a
lot
Singaporeans
and
caused
major
disruptions
to
everyday
life.
It
accelerated
people's
adoption
digital
devices
work,
play,
stay
connected
with
friends
when
they
have
at
home
reduce
their
exposure
virus.
This
chapter
will
examine
how
Facebook,
WhatsApp
Zoom
were
utilized
by
social
enterprise,
senior
activity
centre
(SAC)
National
Gallery
Singapore
(NGS)
deliver
knowledge
skills,
physical
exercise
classes
tours
artwork
older
adults
in
time
COVID-19.
Looking
forward,
more
can
learn
acquire
sufficient
literacy
skills
use
media,
mobile
applications
other
devices.
enables
them
relevant
live
independent
fulfilling
Translational Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: May 10, 2023
Figuring
out
which
symptoms
are
central
for
symptom
escalation
during
the
COVID-19
pandemic
is
important
targeting
prevention
and
intervention.
Previous
studies
have
contributed
to
understanding
of
course
psychological
distress
pandemic,
but
less
known
about
key
over
time.
Going
beyond
a
pathogenetic
pathway
perspective,
we
applied
network
approach
psychopathology
examine
how
unfolds
in
period
maximum
stress
(pre-pandemic
onset)
repeated
(pandemic
peak
peak).
We
conducted
secondary
data
analyses
with
Understanding
Society
(N
=
17,761),
longitudinal
probability
study
UK
before
(2019),
at
onset
(April
2020),
(November
2020
&
January
2021).
Using
General
Health
Questionnaire
one
loneliness
item,
computed
three
temporal
cross-lagged
panel
models
analyze
Specifically,
(1)
pre-COVID
first
incidence
network,
(2)
second
(3)
third
network.
All
networks
were
highly
consistent
Loneliness
thinking
self
as
worthless
displayed
high
influence
on
other
symptoms.
Feeling
depressed
not
overcoming
difficulties
had
many
incoming
connections,
thus
constituting
an
end-product
cascades.
Our
findings
highlight
importance
self-worth
COVID-19,
may
implications
therapy
prevention.
Prevention
intervention
measures
discussed,
single
session
interventions
available
that
specifically
target
worthlessness
alleviate
mental
health
problems.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: April 2, 2024
Abstract
The
health
crisis
caused
by
COVID-19
in
the
United
Kingdom
and
confinement
measures
that
were
subsequently
implemented
had
unprecedented
effects
on
mental
of
older
adults,
leading
to
emergence
exacerbation
different
comorbid
symptoms
including
depression
anxiety.
This
study
examined
compared
anxiety
symptom
networks
two
specific
quarantine
periods
(June–July
November–December)
adult
population
Kingdom.
We
used
database
English
Longitudinal
Study
Aging
Substudy,
consisting
5797
participants
first
stage
(54%
women)
6512
second
(56%
women),
all
over
50
years
age.
with
highest
centrality
both
times
were:
“Nervousness
(A1)”
“Inability
relax
(A4)”
expected
influence
predictability,
“depressed
mood
(D1”;
bridging
influence).
latter
measure
along
"Irritability
(A6)"
overlapped
clusters
networks.
In
addition,
a
cross-lagged
panel
network
model
was
which
more
significant
direction
"Nervousness
(A1)"
depressive
"Anhedonia
(D6)",
"Hopelessness
(D7)",
"Sleep
problems
(D3)"
observed;
has
predictive
capability
network.
results
report
higher
degree
transdiagnostic
overlap
cross-sectional
(invariants)
anxious
symptomatology.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: June 26, 2024
Abstract
Network
analysis
provides
an
innovative
approach
to
examining
symptom-to-symptom
interactions
in
mental
health,
and
adverse
external
conditions
may
change
the
network
structures.
This
study
compared
networks
of
common
risk
factors
health
problems
(loneliness,
depressive
symptoms,
anxiety
symptoms)
community-dwelling
older
people
before
during
COVID-19.
Older
adults
(aged
≥
60)
at
for
depression
were
recruited
through
non-governmental
organizations.
Loneliness,
symptoms
measured
using
three-item
Loneliness
Scale
(UCLA-3),
nine-item
Patient
Health
Questionnaire
(PHQ-9),
seven-item
Generalized
Anxiety
Disorder
(GAD-7),
respectively.
Data
from
2549
(before)
3506
(during
COVID-19)
respondents
included
propensity
score
matching.
Being
restless
(GAD-7-item5)
was
most
central,
indicated
by
Expected
Influence,
both
pre
COVID-19
despite
low
severity
(mean
score).
The
had
higher
global
strength
edge
variability
than
pre-pandemic
network,
suggesting
easier
symptom
spread
potentially
more
complex
presentation.
In
addition,
feeling
isolated
others
(UCLA-3-item3)
stronger
connections
with
worthless/guilty
(PHQ-9-item6)
anticipatory
(GAD-7-item7)
before.
These
findings
enhance
our
knowledge
structure
impacts
pandemic.
Targeting
central
offer
novel
preventive
strategies
people.
INQUIRY The Journal of Health Care Organization Provision and Financing,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
61
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Older
adults
were
disproportionately
affected
by
COVID-19.
The
purpose
of
this
study
was
to
explore
experiences
sudden-onset
social
isolation
and
factors
that
influenced
it
among
in
two
groups
older
adults.
A
qualitative
thematic
with
a
survey
component
conducted
comparing
18
groups:
12
reporting
physical
health
challenges
6
no
challenges.
Three
themes
describe
(a)
avoiding
risk
personal
as
the
reason
postpone
healthcare,
(b)
grieving
church
friends
lost
connection,
(c)
compound
stress
due
converging
related
health,
public
racial
justice
movement
critical
national
events.
Those
less
able
seeking
suffered
from
stress,
more
likely
feel
isolated
when
unable
participate
activities.
Religious,
faith,
or
spiritual
supports
may
be
important
buffers
against
during
emergencies,
especially
for
there
is
concurrent
unrest.
