Relationship between the fear of COVID-19 and social isolation and depression in elderly individuals.

Dilek Kılıç Gulpinar Aslan Gülnaz Ata Ayse B Savci Bakan

Published in: Psychogeriatrics : the official journal of the Japanese Psychogeriatric Society (2022)

Public health nurses, during epidemic periods, should help elderly individuals manage their fears about the disease. In addition, they should lead the practices that can sustain social participation and prevent depression in the elderly.

Keyphrases

healthcare
public health
middle aged
mental health
community dwelling
depressive symptoms
coronavirus disease
sars cov
sleep quality
primary care
physical activity