COVID-19 restrictions increased perceptions of social isolation for older people discharged home after rehabilitation: A mixed-methods study.
Georgia HoganNicholas F TaylorLeslie RobinsMichele L CallisayaMegan SnowdonChristopher MoranDavid A SnowdonPublished in: Australasian journal on ageing (2022)
COVID-19 restrictions exacerbated perceptions of social isolation and the limitations already imposed by poor physical health after discharge from rehabilitation. The findings highlight the need for rehabilitation that addresses the psychological and social dimensions of community reintegration.