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Impact of the Pandemic Time on the Mental Health of People with Dementia and Their Family Caregivers in Brazil and Chile: One-Year Follow-Up.
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Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD [J Alzheimers Dis] 2024; Vol. 98 (2), pp. 691-698. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Background: Previous studies reported the negative impact of social isolation on mental health in people with dementia (PwD) and their caregivers, butlongitudinal studies seem scarcer.<br />Objective: To describe a one-year follow-up impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on PwD and their caregivers in both Brazil and Chile.<br />Methods: This study analyzed the impact of the pandemic on the psychological and physical health of PwD and their family caregivers after one year of follow-up in three outpatient clinics in Brazil (n = 68) and Chile (n = 61).<br />Results: In both countries, PwD reduced their functional capacity after one year of follow-up (p = 0.017 and p = 0.009; respectively) and caregivers reported worse physical and mental health (p = 0.028 and p = 0.039). Only in Chile, caregivers reported more sadness associated with care (p = 0.001), and reduced time sleeping (p = 0.07).<br />Conclusions: In conclusion, the COVID-19 pandemic appears to have had a long-lasting impact on PwD and their caregivers. However, it is essential to acknowledge that the inherent progression of dementia itself may also influence changes observed over a year.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1875-8908
- Volume :
- 98
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 38427488
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3233/JAD-231310