Opportunities for the advanced practice nurse in improving the wellbeing of older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic

The prevalence of stress, anxiety, and depression have increased during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic across age groups. Older adults may additionally be experiencing accelerated cognitive decline and increased behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia related to the pandemic a...

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Autor principal: Parish, Abby Luck
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier Inc. 2021
Materias:
GAPNA Section
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8021454/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33632614
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2021.02.005
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Sumario:The prevalence of stress, anxiety, and depression have increased during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic across age groups. Older adults may additionally be experiencing accelerated cognitive decline and increased behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia related to the pandemic and associated isolation precautions. The advanced practice nurse has an opportunity to holistically intervene to mitigate the negative effects of isolation and promote older adults’ wellbeing during challenging times.

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