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ArticleBMC geriatrics2024

How did COVID-19 lockdown impact the health of older adults in nursing homes? A scoping review.

Isabel San Martín-Erice, Paula Escalada-Hernández, Cristina García-Vivar, Sara Furtado-Eraso, Leticia San Martín-Rodríguez, Nelia Soto-Ruiz

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Article in BMC geriatrics, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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Isabel San Martín-EriceDepartment of Health Sciences, Public University of Navarre (UPNA), Avda. de Barañain S/N, Pamplona, Navarra, 31008, Spain.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8126-7740
Paula Escalada-HernándezDepartment of Health Sciences, Public University of Navarre (UPNA), Avda. de Barañain S/N, Pamplona, Navarra, 31008, Spain. paula.escalada@unavarra.es.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2263-156X
Cristina García-VivarDepartment of Health Sciences, Public University of Navarre (UPNA), Avda. de Barañain S/N, Pamplona, Navarra, 31008, Spain.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6022-559X
Sara Furtado-ErasoDepartment of Health Sciences, Public University of Navarre (UPNA), Avda. de Barañain S/N, Pamplona, Navarra, 31008, Spain.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1687-4648
Leticia San Martín-RodríguezDepartment of Health Sciences, Public University of Navarre (UPNA), Avda. de Barañain S/N, Pamplona, Navarra, 31008, Spain.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9097-7493
Nelia Soto-RuizDepartment of Health Sciences, Public University of Navarre (UPNA), Avda. de Barañain S/N, Pamplona, Navarra, 31008, Spain.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5161-2272

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on older adults in nursing homes is significant, with high death rates, disrupted care, isolation measures, and inadequate treatment. Social isolation has increased risks of cognitive disorders, anxiety, and depression. While many studies have examined the pandemic's effects on nursing home staff and residents' families, less is known about the health consequences for the residents themselves. This review aims to synthesize literature on the COVID-19 lockdown's impact on the functional, cognitive, and psycho-emotional states of older adults in nursing homes.

methodsA scoping review was conducted following the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines and the PRISMA extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). Four databases were searched: CINAHL, PubMed, Web of Science, and PsycINFO. The eligibility criteria included studies on older adults in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, with data that could be disaggregated for this population and results on the lockdown's impact on physical, cognitive, and psycho-emotional levels.

resultsSeventeen articles met the criteria for data extraction The synthesis was categorized into four main areas: functional, cognitive and psycho-emotional status, and isolation measures. Key findings included decreased functional abilities, lower cognitive test scores during the pandemic's first waves, development of psychological symptoms, and increased negative feelings among residents.

conclusionsHighlighting the consequences of confinement for nursing home residents is essential for updating evidence, developing effective strategies, and establishing protocols to mitigate the impact and prevent health issues in future pandemics.

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COVID-19Nursing HomesAgedHomes for the AgedHumansPandemicsSocial IsolationCognitive stateCOVID-19Emotional stateFunctional stateIsolation measuresLockdown impactNursing homesOlder adultsScoping review

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