Abstract

GRANDA-OBLITAS, Alexandra; QUIROZ-GIL, Gema X.  and  RUNZER-COLMENARES, Fernando M.. Effects of isolation in older adults during COVID-19 pandemic: a review of the literature. Acta méd. Peru [online]. 2021, vol.38, n.4, pp.305-312.  Epub Feb 04, 2022. ISSN 1728-5917.  http://dx.doi.org/10.35663/amp.2021.384.2225.

Isolation as a restrictive measure during the SARS-COV-2 pandemic has generated negative effects on the population, especially on the health of older adults. A literature review was conducted using SCOPUS, Google Scholar, PubMed and Scielo databases published as of December 2019. For the results, the association of social isolation with COVID-19, physical consequences, psychological effects, neurodegenerative diseases, and assessment and management was made. The articles used provide information from a specific time period, so it is unknown what the long-term effects might be, and whether there is really a difference with the pre-pandemic health status. However, it is of utmost importance to establish measures to mitigate the effects both physically and mentally, that are adapted to the reality of each country.

Keywords : Social Isolation; COVID-19; Mental Health; Pandemics; Loneliness.

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