A qualitative 5-country comparison of the perceived impacts of COVID-19 on people living with dementia and unpaid carers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Emerging evidence shows an impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people living with dementia and informal carers, without any evidence-based global comparison to date. The aim of this international study was to explore and compare the perceived impact of COVID-19 and associated public health restrictions on the lives of people living with dementia and informal carers and access to dementia care across five countries.

Methods

Informal carers and people living with dementia who were residing in the community in the UK, Australia, Italy, India, and Poland were interviewed remotely between April and December 2020. Participants were asked about their experiences of the pandemic and how restrictions have impacted on their lives and care. Transcripts were analysed by resear

SUBMITTER: Giebel C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8840054 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature