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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the quality of life of the elderly population

Emine DÜNDAR AHİ
Hülya ŞİRZAİ
Pages
289–294
Publication Date
2022-03-01
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A significant decrease was observed in all SF-36 QOL subscale scores during the pandemic compared to before (P

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Objective & Hypothesis:Background/Aim: The elderly population were most exposed to lockdowns worldwide.
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Key Findings & Data:Our aim is to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic, which we do not know how long will last, on the psychological status and quality of life (QOL) of the elderly population.
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Conclusion & Impact:A significant decrease was observed in all SF-36 QOL subscale scores during the pandemic compared to before (P
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⚙️Variables:COVID-19 · Depression · Elderly

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Background/Aim: The elderly population were most exposed to lockdowns worldwide. Lockdown causes many disorders in people's daily routines, and the elderly suffer the most from these disorders. Our aim is to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic, which we do not know how long will last, on the psychological status and quality of life (QOL) of the elderly population. Methods: A total of 226 male and female volunteers over the age of 65 years and with a score above 21 in the Minimental test were included in this cross-sectional study. QOL scale SF-36 and Geriatrics Depression Scale were performed to the participants. Results: One hundred and twenty-five (55.3%) of the participants were male, 101 (44.7%) were female, and the mean age was 69.2 (4.4) years. A significant decrease was observed in all SF-36 QOL subscale scores during the pandemic compared to before (P

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AHİ, E. D., ŞİRZAİ, H. (2022). The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the quality of life of the elderly population. Journal of Surgery and Medicine, Cilt: 6 - Sayı: 3, 289–294. https://ajindex.com/articles/779709

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