The Biopsychosocial Impact of COVID-19 on Older Adults
| Autor: | Nazeefah Laher, Alexandra Persson, Emma Warren, Claire Doherty, Sara Bocchinfuso, Madeline Chidiac |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Biopsychosocial model
Gerontology 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) business.industry Distancing Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) SARS-Cov-2 RC952-954.6 COVID-19 Disease Review Article Acute illness Geriatrics biopsychosocial model Medicine Geriatrics and Gerontology business Psychological dysfunction older adults |
| Zdroj: | Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, Vol 7 (2021) |
| ISSN: | 2333-7214 |
| Popis: | COVID-19 has spread rapidly around the world and taken over 2.6 million lives. Older adults experience disproportionate morbidity and mortality from the disease because increasing age and the presence of comorbidities are important predictors of negative outcomes. Lasting effects of COVID-19 have been described after recovery from the acute illness despite eradication of the virus from the body. The impact of COVID-19 on a person’s biological health post-infection is observed in multiple systems including respiratory, cardiac, renal, haematological, and neurological. Psychological dysfunction following recovery is also prevalent. Social factors such as distancing and stay at home measures leave older adults isolated and food insecure; they also face intertwined financial and health risks due to the resulting economic shutdown. This study examines the effects of COVID-19 on older adults using the biopsychosocial model framework. |
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