Impact of Social Isolation Due to Covid-19 on Daily Life Activities and Independence of People over 65

A Cross-Sectional Study

Bibliographic Data

ID15466580
AuthorsLaura Frutos (0000-0003-2128-9504, Universidad Católica de Córdoba), David Pérez‐Cruzado (0000-0001-7952-0831, Universidad de Málaga), Dianna Lunsford (Gannon University), Santiago García Orza (0000-0002-1934-4749, Hospital Comarcal de Inca), Raquel Cantero‐Téllez (0000-0002-3251-8918, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga, corresponding author)
Year2023
Volume20
Issue5
Pages4177-4177
Publication date2023-02-26
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph20054177
PMID36901189
OpenAlexW4322501251
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited30

COVID-19 has caused isolation, leading to functional limitations for many, especially older adults. Perceived declines in function and mobility may lead to decreased independence and safety for the older adult; therefore, preventative planning and programming should be considered

Activities of daily living · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 · Cross-sectional study · Disease · Environmental health · Independence (probability theory · Independent living · Pandemic · Physical therapy · Population · Psychiatry · Social isolation · Sociology · Aging and Gerontology Research · Aging, Health, and Disability · Demography · Health disparities and outcomes · Medicine · Psychology · Gerontology

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