Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic Exacerbation of Depressive Symptoms for Social Frailty from the ORANGE Registry.

Ayuto KodamaYu KumeSangyoon LeeHyuma Makizako Hiroyuki ShimadaTomoko TakahashiTsuyoshi OnoHidetaka Ota

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2022)

The increase in the rate of transition of elderly individuals to the social frailty group could have been related to the implementation of the stay-at-home order as part of the countermeasures for COVID-19. Furthermore, the increased prevalence of depressive symptoms associated with the stay-at-home order could also have influenced the increase in the prevalence of social frailty during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
community dwelling
healthcare
mental health
risk factors
coronavirus disease
social support
sars cov
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
primary care
middle aged
acute respiratory distress syndrome
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
mechanical ventilation