The Impact of Social Distancing Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic on People with Dementia, Family Carers and Healthcare Professionals
A Qualitative Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15490004 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Hanneke J A Smaling (0000-0002-7836-431X, Leiden University Medical Center, corresponding author), Bram Tilburgs (0000-0003-1588-004X, Radboud University Nijmegen), Wilco Achterberg (0000-0001-9227-7135, Leiden University Medical Center), Mandy Visser (0000-0001-6796-6246, Leiden University Medical Center) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 519-519 |
| Publication date | 2022-01-04 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph19010519 |
| PMID | 35010779 |
| OpenAlex | W4206129048 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 12 |
| References cited | 32 |
Social distancing measures imposed because of the COVID-19 pandemic presented challenges to the health and wellbeing of people with dementia, family carers, and healthcare professionals. This study investigated the impact of these measures on all involved in the care for people with dementia. For this qualitative study, 20 family carers and 20 healthcare professionals from home care and long-term care (LTC) participated in a semi-structured interview. Interviews were analysed using an inductive thematic analysis approach. For people with dementia, the social distancing measures resulted in a deterioration of physical health. The impact on their emotional state and behaviour depended on the stage of dementia. Family carers experienced difficulty coping with visiting restrictions, anxiety regarding safety, and changes in carer burden. Healthcare professionals had an increased workload, and felt guilty about adhering to restrictive measures. Differences between home care and LTC were reported (i.e., societal initiatives focussed on LTC, scarcity of activities for community-dwelling people with dementia, use of personal protective equipment more intrusive for home care). The social distancing measures had a negative impact on persons with dementia, their family carers, and healthcare professionals. More attention is needed for community-dwelling people with dementia and family carers in times of social isolation
Coping (psychology · Dementia · Distancing · Health care · Pandemic · Qualitative research · Social distance · Thematic analysis · COVID-19 and Mental Health · Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research · Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
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| Unique citing works | 12 |
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| Citations per year | 3 |
| Citation span | 2022 - 2026 (5) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 12 |