reviewThe journal of nutrition health & agingSep 24, 2020HYBRID OA

Impact of Social Isolation Due to COVID-19 on Health in Older People: Mental and Physical Effects and Recommendations

WSWalter Sepúlveda‐LoyolaIRIsabel Rodríguez-SánchezPPPatricia Pérez-RodríguezFGFelipe GanzRTR. Torralba

Universidade Estadual de Londrina · Universidade Norte do Paraná · +7 more institutions

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Abstract

Objectives

To review the impact of social isolation during COVID-19 pandemic on mental and physical health of older people and the recommendations for patients, caregivers and health professionals.

Design

Narrative review.

Citation impact

598
total citations
FWCI
43.48
Percentile
100%
References
81
Citations per year

Authors

7

Topics & keywords

Topics
Keywords
  • Social isolation
  • Mental health
  • Social distance
  • Isolation (microbiology)
  • Anxiety
  • Gerontology
  • Psychology
  • Population
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • No poverty
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