The impact of self-isolation on psychological wellbeing in adults and how to reduce it: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To synthesise evidence on the impact of self-isolation at home on the psychological and emotional wellbeing of adults in the general population during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

This systematic review was registered on PROSPERO (CRD42022378140). We searched Medline, PsycINFO, Web of Science, Embase, and grey literature. Wellbeing included adverse mental health outcomes and adaptive wellbeing. We followed PRISMA and synthesis without meta-analysis (SWiM) guidelines. We extracted data on the impact of self-isolation on wellbeing, and factors associated with and interventions targeting wellbeing during self-isolation.

Results

Thirty-six studies were included. The mode quality rating was 'high-risk'. Depressive and anxiety symptoms were most investigated. Ev

SUBMITTER: Martin AF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11952258 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature