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ArticlePloS one2025

Pandemic-related experiences of older adults and people with disabilities.

W Ben Mortenson, Elham Esfandiari, Somayyeh Mohammadi, Brodie Sakakibara, Julia Schmidt, Ethan Simpson, Janice Chan, Holly Reid, Isabelle Rash, Emily Brooks and 9 more

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Article in PloS one, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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19 authors.

W Ben MortensonDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Elham EsfandiariGF Strong Rehabilitation Research Lab, Vancouver Coastal Research Institute, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Somayyeh MohammadiDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Brodie SakakibaraDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Julia SchmidtDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Ethan SimpsonDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Janice ChanDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Holly ReidDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Isabelle RashDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Emily BrooksDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Gordon TaoDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Quinn KrahnDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Jessica IrishDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Susan ForwellDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Catherine BackmanDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Jaimie BorisoffDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Nicole KetterDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-3220-1355
Natalie YuGF Strong Rehabilitation Research Lab, Vancouver Coastal Research Institute, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
William C MillerDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.ORCID 0000-0003-3060-0210

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has had wide reaching effects especially for people with disabilities. Drawing on Sen's Capability approach, we explored experiences of people with disabilities and older adults using semi-structured interviews that were conducted three to four months after the pandemic was declared. We recruited 71 adults from British Columbia, Canada: adults with spinal cord injuries (n = 22), adults who have experienced a stroke (n = 26), adults with general disabilities (n = 13), and older adults (over the age of 65) without reported disabilities (n = 10). Our analysis identified one overarching theme: "navigating the new normal: the societal reconfiguration of functionings and capabilities" described the challenges and successes participants experienced during pandemic-related restrictions and regulations. This theme encapsulated three sub-themes: 1) "Trying to stay connected: resuming functionings via alternative means," 2) "Worrying about future capability opportunities," and 3) "Wanting to exert control in the face of constrained capabilities." The pandemic created unique challenges for people with disabilities. The capability approach appears to be a helpful lens to interpret pandemic restrictions among people with disabilities, which could inform future policy.

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COVID-19Persons with DisabilitiesAgedAged, 80 and overBritish ColumbiaFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPandemicsSARS-CoV-2Spinal Cord InjuriesStroke

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