Elsevier

Geriatric Nursing

Volume 42, Issue 5, September–October 2021, Pages 1077-1083
Geriatric Nursing

Special issue on Infectious Disease: From Prevention to Management
Psychological distress among older adults during COVID-19 pandemic: Prevalence and associated factors

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Highlights

  • COVID-19 pandemic is associated with several short and long term negative impacts on the psychological status of older adults.

  • Psychological distress experienced during and/or immediately after a traumatic event is individualized and it is influenced by many factors including socio-demographical characteristics, health status, social support, life style and media use.

  • National strategic planning and management for psychological intervention including epidemiological screening, monitoring, counselling and referral during major disasters, through telenursing, should be established.

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