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Review
. 2022 Mar;45(1):147-159.
doi: 10.1016/j.psc.2021.11.010. Epub 2021 Nov 12.

Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 on Geriatric Psychiatry

Azziza Bankole  1
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Review

Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 on Geriatric Psychiatry

Azziza Bankole. Psychiatr Clin North Am. 2022 Mar.

Abstract

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, a global pandemic. This pandemic disrupted health care for patients and providers. Uncertainty about COVID-19 played a significant role in the negative mental health impact in older adults. The effect of increasing age on morbidity and mortality in those who came down with COVID-19 has been substantial. The pandemic took a tremendous toll on the mental and physical health of older adults in general with even more severe consequences in more disadvantaged populations within the group.

Keywords: COVID-19; Geriatrics; Loneliness; Mental health; Social isolation.

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