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One-Year Report of COVID-19 Impact on Geriatric Patients: a Bio-Psycho-Social Approach

Allen Y Chang1, Kimberly N Babb1

  • 1Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University, St. John's, NL.

Canadian Geriatrics Journal : CGJ
|June 24, 2022
PubMed

Insights

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacts older adults, affecting their biological, psychological, and social well-being. This review summarizes key findings on geriatric health during the pandemic, offering guidance for practitioners.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic, originating in December 2019, has had a profound global impact, particularly on the geriatric population.
  • Lockdowns and social isolation resulting from the pandemic have exacerbated loneliness and negatively affected older adults' health.
  • Understanding the multifaceted effects of COVID-19 on older adults is crucial for effective healthcare management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive one-year report on the impact of COVID-19 on geriatric medicine.
  • To synthesize current knowledge regarding the biological, psychological, and sociological effects of the pandemic on older adults.
  • To offer evidence-based guidance for healthcare practitioners caring for the elderly during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Main Methods:

  • A literature review was conducted on publicly available articles.
  • The review encompassed studies published between December 2019 and April 2021.
  • A total of 748 articles were analyzed to assess the pandemic's impact on the geriatric population.

Main Results:

  • The Bio-Psycho-Social model was utilized to analyze the intertwined health aspects affecting older adults.
  • Post-COVID-19 infection symptoms prevalent in older adults require specialized geriatric medicine care.
  • The review highlights the bidirectional relationship between isolation, COVID-19 infection, and geriatric health outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • This review consolidates one year of research on COVID-19 and geriatric medicine.
  • Key topics discussed include vaccine efficacy, long-term COVID-19 sequelae, and ageism.
  • The findings aim to guide practitioners in providing optimal care for older adults amidst the ongoing pandemic.
Abstract

Keywords:
COVID-19bio-psycho-socialbiologicalcoronavirusgeriatricpsychologicalsociological

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