The Impact of the COVID-19 Emergency on Life Activities and Delivery of Healthcare Services in the Elderly Population.

ABSTRACT: Due to the prevailing pandemic of the coronavirus disease COVID-19, we are experiencing emotional and social isolation, which negatively affects mental and physical health, particularly among the elderly population. In this study, we performed a cross-sectional analysis based on computer-assisted telephone interviews of 500 Polish adults aged 60 years or older in order to determine the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on the older population's behavior, life activity, and delivery of healthcare services. According to our study, COVID-19 infection entailed a substantial change in older people's behavior. Over 50%, nearly 80%, and more than 25% of the surveyed participants reduced their social, recreational, and professional activities, respectively. The most significant change in senior's

SUBMITTER: Agrawal S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8467845 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature