Loneliness and social isolation in old age: A look at research during the COVID-19 pandemic and a look ahead

Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 108, С. 104958 - 104958

Опубликована: Фев. 10, 2023

Язык: Английский

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The effect of volunteer-led activities on the quality of life of volunteers, residents, and employees of a long-term care institution: a cohort study

BMC Geriatrics, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 23(1)

Опубликована: Март 20, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic primarily impacted long-term care facilities by restricting visiting and circulation of visitors, affecting the quality life (QoL) older adults living in these institutions. Volunteer activities, essential for adults' daily life, were also interrupted potentially negatively QoL adults, volunteers themselves, employees In this context, study aims to evaluate impact return volunteer-led activities a institution on adult residents, employees, volunteers.This used pre-test post-test design within same group. first round data collection was conducted before returned second after 1 month return. instrument assess EUROHIS-QoL-8 scale. This nursing home São Paulo, Brazil, created 1937 members Israeli community Brazil. Volunteer-led part residents' pandemic, when about 20 months. A total 79 individuals participated both rounds (pre post), which: 29 27 volunteers, 23 institution.Using Wilcoxon signed-rank test, analyses indicated improvements different aspects three groups. Volunteers improved their personal relationships (Z - 2.332, p < .05), residents overall health 2.409, .05) perception 2.714, .05). Influencing factors number (3 or more), gender (male), education (undergraduate/graduate). For those who assumed additional due interruption had significant QoL.Evidence from suggests that volunteers' positively employees.

Язык: Английский

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Health-related quality of life before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Switzerland: a cross-sectional study

Quality of Life Research, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 32(9), С. 2695 - 2706

Опубликована: Апрель 21, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic forced people to give up their daily routines and adjust new circumstances. This might have affected health-related quality of life (HRQOL). We aimed compare HRQOL during the first wave in 2020 before identify determinants Switzerland.We conducted a cross-sectional online survey (between May July 2020; CoWELL sample; convenience sample). Before (2015-2016), we had paper-based among representative random sample Swiss general population (SGP In both samples, assessed physical mental (Short Form-36) socio-demographic characteristics. sample, additionally health- COVID-19-related Data were analysed using linear regressions.The included 1581 participants (76% women; mean age = 43 years, SD 14 years) SGP 1209 (58% women, 49 15 years). Adjusted for sex, age, education, reported higher (PCS, +5.8 (95% CI: 5.1, 6.6), p < 0.001) lower (MCS, -6.9 (-7.8, -6.0), than sample. especially persons with health literacy, who no support network or COVID-19, HRQOL.Aspects unique HRQOL. Vulnerable such as those having less opportunities, literacy are prone impaired pandemic.

Язык: Английский

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Does being stricter mean doing better? Different effects of environmental policy stringency on quality of life, green innovation, and international cooperation

Heliyon, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 9(5), С. e16388 - e16388

Опубликована: Май 1, 2023

Nowadays, when we are facing several strict regulations, the question arises - does higher strictness lead to desired results? This study addresses fact that less research attention has focused on effects of environmental policy stringency (EPS) perceived health expressing quality life, and green international cooperation. In addition, previous provided rather mixed results impact EPS innovation. Therefore, fill an interesting gap help better understand relationship between market-based non-market-based EPS, health, innovations, cooperation in OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation Development) countries. Using three complementary databases by OECD, Eurostat, World Bank classical linear regression model, confirm hypotheses strong have positive health. Surprisingly, contrary findings prior research, do not contributes literature Porter hypothesis, technological collaborations development, innovation theory. this provides practical implications policymakers across

Язык: Английский

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Correlates of Loneliness and Social Isolation among Older Adults during the COVID-19 Outbreak: A Comprehensive Assessment from a National United States Sample

Geriatrics, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 9(4), С. 96 - 96

Опубликована: Июль 19, 2024

This study examined the correlates of loneliness and social isolation among older adults in United States (U.S.) during COVID-19 outbreak. We analyzed data from 2020 National Health Aging Trends Study, a nationally representative sample 3257 U.S. aged 65 years older. identified sociodemographic, health, support, community loneliness, higher versus before outbreak, using weighted multiple logistic regression models. About 35.2% reported 21.9% compared to 32.8% were socially isolated Correlates for increased odds included female gender, education, physical activity, depression, anxiety, functional limitations, virtual communication access (only outbreak). age, non-Hispanic Black, Hispanic, number household children, metropolitan residence. Our findings provide insights into evidence-based approaches address disconnection adults. The wide range this warrants multifaceted interventions that traverse individual, community, societal levels epidemic.

Язык: Английский

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Psychological Wellbeing and Life Satisfaction among Chinese Older Immigrants in Canada across the Early and Late Stages of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Healthcare, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12(18), С. 1899 - 1899

Опубликована: Сен. 22, 2024

This study compared the psychological wellbeing, life satisfaction, and perceived social support in Chinese older immigrants living Canada between early (i.e., Wave 1: September-November 2020) late 2: January-February 2023) stages of COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, it assessed from family, friends, or others as predictors for wellbeing satisfaction this population.

Язык: Английский

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Association between Frequency of Going Out and Psychological Condition among Community-Dwelling Older Adults after the COVID-19 Pandemic in Japan

Healthcare, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 10(3), С. 439 - 439

Опубликована: Фев. 25, 2022

The psychological condition and frequency of going out (FGO) community-dwelling older adults after the spread COVID-19 will provide insights for supporting daily lives adults. Going is defined as moving from one's own home to a place or region beyond considered reflect social life This study investigates relationship between FGO current second wave in Japan.This adopted self-administered questionnaire by mail. A total 493 members CO-OP Kagoshima were included analysis divided into two groups according change FGO. Multiple logistic regression was conducted bivariate investigate condition.Significant differences noted with decreased those increased/unchanged general pandemic-related condition. showed significant condition, such mental fatigue, not smiling much before, anxiousness go outside.Community-dwelling may have experienced decrease detrimental effect on their pandemic. finding inform strategies identify priorities approaches altered prevent confinement stress

Язык: Английский

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An in-person survey of the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical function, functional capacity, cognitive function, and mental health among community-dwelling older adults in Japan from 2016 to 2022

BMC Geriatrics, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 24(1)

Опубликована: Май 24, 2024

Abstract Background The COVID-19 outbreak might have had several effects on older adults; however, much of the previous research only included self-report, cross-sectional, and online-survey data in early stage pandemic. We conducted a face-to-face survey before after pandemic investigated influence functions to distinguish between changes due aging using linear mixed model. Methods A total 8 longitudinal surveys were from 2016 2022. Physical function was assessed by weight, body mass index, fat percentage, skeletal muscle calf circumference, grip strength, knee extension 5-times chair stand test, timed up & go test 5-m walking test. Functional capacity measured Tokyo Metropolitan Institute Gerontology index competence, cognitive Trail Making Test - A, mental health Geriatric Depression Scale. Results Of 73 participants, 51 (69.9%) female. mean age at first participation 71.82 years (SD = 4.64). results model showed that lower-limb strength percentage changed significantly pandemic, while functional capacity, did not. Conclusions these be attributed diminished opportunities for independent individuals out engage activities. Although not change, is important independence. This decline future.

Язык: Английский

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Determinants of self-reported health status during COVID-19 lockdown among surveyed Ecuadorian population: A cross sectional study

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 18(3), С. e0275698 - e0275698

Опубликована: Март 8, 2023

To examine the associations of sociodemographic, socioeconomic, and behavioral factors with depression, anxiety, self-reported health status during COVID-19 lockdown in Ecuador. We also assessed differences these between women men.We conducted a cross-sectional survey July to October 2020 adults who were living Ecuador March 2020. All data collected through an online survey. ran descriptive bivariate analyses fitted sex-stratified multivariate logistic regression models assess association explanatory variables status.1801 1123 men completed Their median (IQR) age was 34 (27-44) years, most participants had university education (84%) full-time public or private job (63%); 16% poor self-perception. Poor self-perceived associated being female, having solely healthcare system access, perceiving housing conditions as inadequate, cohabitants requiring care, difficulties coping work managing household chores, infection, chronic disease, depression symptoms significantly independently status. For women, self-employment, very high cope COVID-19, disease increased likelihood men, inadequate housing, presence any status.Being Ecuadorian population.

Язык: Английский

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Challenges of promoting healthy aging and healthy longevity in the communities

Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 99, С. 104624 - 104624

Опубликована: Янв. 17, 2022

Язык: Английский

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