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COVID-19 Narratives from Those with Chronic Illness
1University of Missouri-Kansas City, MO, USA.
Summary
COVID-19 interventions worsened social isolation for older adults with chronic illnesses. Policies must address holistic well-being, not just physical health, for future respiratory pandemics.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Older adults with chronic illnesses face significant social isolation risks.
- COVID-19 interventions exacerbated social isolation in this vulnerable population.
- Existing research often overlooks the holistic impact of pandemics on the elderly.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the lived experiences of older adults with chronic illness during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To connect these narratives to existing literature on social isolation and coping.
- To use these narratives for a holistic analysis of respiratory pandemic policies.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of narratives from a study on spiritual coping with chronic heart failure.
- Thematic analysis identifying isolation, uncertainty, and resilience.
- Literature synthesis to contextualize participant experiences.
Main Results:
- Key themes identified: profound isolation, pervasive uncertainty, and adaptive coping strategies ('making the best of it').
- Participant narratives validated by broader literature on pandemic impacts on vulnerable populations.
- Analysis highlighted the significant holistic health burden of pandemic policies on older adults.
Conclusions:
- Pandemic policies must consider the psychological and social well-being of older, chronically ill adults, not solely physical health.
- Ethical and practical recommendations for future viral respiratory pandemic responses are proposed.
- A holistic approach is crucial for mitigating the multifaceted impacts of pandemics on elderly populations.
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