Review
Infectious Diseases
Virginie Prendki, Giusy Tiseo, Marco Falcone
Summary: There are unmet needs in the care for elderly patients with COVID-19, including differences in typical clinical presentation, high mortality rates, long-term sequelae risks, and issues regarding the durability and need for booster doses of vaccines.
CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION
(2022)
Article
Social Issues
Ortal Cohen Elimelech, Simona Ferrante, Naomi Josman, Sonya Meyer, Francesca Lunardini, Jonathan Gomez-Raja, Carmen Galan, Pilar Caceres, Piera Sciama, Marianne Gros, Clodia Vurro, Sara Rosenblum
Summary: This study examines the technology-use characteristics of older adults in social, leisure, and education domains during the COVID-19 pandemic from a crosscultural perspective. The findings highlight the significant differences between countries in terms of facilities and usability and emphasize the importance of culture and facilities in supporting and enhancing the usability of technology among older adults.
TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Tyler B. Mason, Jessica Barrington-Trimis, Adam M. Leventhal
Summary: The study found that some young adults may engage in unhealthy eating practices to cope with the pandemic, leading to weight gain. Individuals with higher baseline weight are more likely to gain weight when engaging in unhealthy eating coping behaviors.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Robert Briggs, Cillian P. McDowell, Celine De Looze, Rose Anne Kenny, Mark Ward
Summary: This study found a significant increase in the burden of depressive symptoms among older people during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially those aged 70 years and older and/or living alone. Even a slight increase in late-life depression can have major implications for healthcare systems and societies. Improving access to age-appropriate mental health care should be a priority.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Claire K. Ankuda, Ashwin Kotwal, Jennifer Reckrey, Krista L. Harrison, Katherine A. Ornstein
Summary: This study examined the impact of COVID-19 on social contact and mood symptoms among previously homebound older adults. The results showed that older adults had limited social contact and experienced negative mood symptoms during the pandemic.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mario Coccia
Summary: The goal of this study is to analyze the effectiveness of strict containment policies in coping with the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. The findings suggest that countries with low levels of strictness have lower average confirmed cases and fatality rates compared to countries with high levels of strictness. Strict restriction policies may not be effective in controlling the spread and negative impact of pandemics like COVID-19, and they can impose significant social and economic costs. Therefore, effective health policies for future pandemics should focus on good governance and adoption of new technology rather than strict and generalized health policies.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Javier Lopez, Gema Perez-Rojo, Cristina Noriega, Jose Angel Martinez-Huertas, Cristina Velasco
Summary: This study analyzes the long-term impact of COVID-19 on the psychological wellbeing of older adults. The results show that older adults' psychological wellbeing does not worsen over time despite experiencing difficulties during the pandemic. Age, gender, worry about adverse effects of COVID-19, family functioning, resilience, personal growth, and acceptance are all associated with the purpose in life of older adults.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Fahad D. Algahtani, Bandar Alsaif, Ahmed A. Ahmed, Ali A. Almishaal, Sofian T. Obeidat, Rania Fathy Mohamed, Reham Mohammed Kamel, Iram Gul, Sehar Un Nisa Hassan
Summary: During the initial phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, stress and anxiety were widespread, and many people turned to spiritual connections for comfort. A cross-sectional survey in Saudi Arabia found that spiritual connections helped alleviate anxiety and stress symptoms. Females and younger participants were more vulnerable to experiencing these symptoms. These findings support the protective role of spiritual connections during the pandemic.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Yo-Yu Liu, Yueh-Chiao Yeh
Summary: This study investigated the factors influencing the use of complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) for stress management during the COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan. The results showed that middle-aged adults were more likely to use CAMs, with music therapies, massage, and reading scriptures/The Bible being the most commonly used CAMs. Religion and vegetarian diets were found to be the most important factors influencing participants to use CAMs.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jen-Hao Chen
Summary: The study found substantial heterogeneity in everyday time use and social contacts among older adults, with different age groups having varied social life organizations leading to different vulnerabilities to COVID-19. Age differences in social roles over the life course partially explained these differences.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Patrick Gosselin, Camille Castonguay, Marika Goyette, Rosemarie Lambert, Mallorie Brisson, Philippe Landreville, Sebastien Grenier
Summary: A study investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the well-being of older adults, with a focus on anxiety symptoms. The study examines the role of intolerance of uncertainty and behavioral manifestations of anxiety in predicting anxiety symptoms, impairment, and distress related to COVID-19 health standards. The findings suggest that both factors contribute to higher anxiety levels among older adults, and the indirect effects of intolerance of uncertainty on anxiety symptoms through behavioral manifestations of anxiety are confirmed.
JOURNAL OF ANXIETY DISORDERS
(2022)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Celso Silva, Cesar Fonseca, Rogerio Ferreira, Anna Weidner, Bruno Morgado, Manuel J. Lopes, Steffen Moritz, Lena Jelinek, Brooke C. Schneider, Lara G. Pinho
Summary: This study aims to identify and describe factors associated with depressive symptoms in adults aged 60 years and older during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings show that sociodemographic characteristics, loneliness, limitations in daily functioning, and clinical factors contribute to depressive symptoms in older adults. The pandemic-related factors include stress, worries, information access, COVID-19 infection, and measures taken to reduce the spread of the virus. The Geriatric Depression Scale Short Form is commonly used to assess depressive symptoms, and interventions during the pandemic have led to significant reductions in symptoms.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Roma Bhatia, Elizabeth Gilliam, Gianna Aliberti, Adlin Pinheiro, Maria Karamourtopoulos, Roger B. Davis, Laura DesRochers, Mara A. Schonberg
Summary: Adults >= 65 reported being satisfied with primary care telemedicine during the pandemic's first 14 months and wanted telemedicine to remain available.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Vicki A. Freedman, Mengyao Hu, Judith D. Kasper
Summary: This study aimed to understand the changes in contact with nonresident family and friends during the COVID-19 pandemic for older adults aged 70 and older in residential care and community settings in the U.S. The study found that in-person contact decreased significantly during the pandemic, especially in residential care settings. Electronic and telephone contact remained stable, while video contact increased mainly for community residents without limitations. Additionally, compared to community residents without limitations, those in assisted living or nursing homes were more likely to decrease in-person and video contact.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES B-PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Quynh Pham, Noor El-Dassouki, Raima Lohani, Aravinth Jebanesan, Karen Young
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to fundamental changes in how Canadians access healthcare, with virtual care playing a critical role in reducing viral transmission. However, there is a persistent gap in equitable access to virtual care for Canada's aging and ethnocultural minority communities, who are often excluded from existing solutions.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Zihao Wang, Renke He, Ke Chen
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Ke Chen
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Ke Chen, Vivian Wei-qun Lou, Kelvin Cheng-kian Tan, Man-yi Wai, Lai-lok Chan
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
(2020)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Chen Ke, Vivian Wei-qun Lou, Kelvin Cheng-kian Tan, Man Yi Wai, Lai Lok Chan
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INFORMATICS
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Ke Chen, Vivian Wei Qun Lou, Selina Siu Ching Lo
Summary: This study found that the acceptance of tablet technology among cognitively impaired older adults depends on individual attitudes and facilitating conditions, as well as contextual factors. Using tablets for cognitive training was perceived as beneficial in cognition, enjoyment, learning, social relationships, and communication by older adults with cognitive impairments.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2021)
News Item
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Ki Sum Samson Wong, Abigail Wright, Ke Chen, Chun Ting Justin Cheung, Harry Yi-Jui Wu, Vivian Weiqun Lou
Review
Rehabilitation
Clio Yuen Man Cheng, Carolyn Chi Ying Lee, Coco Ke Chen, Vivian W. Q. Lou
Summary: This systematic integrative review examined the development team compositions and involvement, recruitment and engagement of stakeholders, and reported consequences of multidisciplinary collaboration in the development of exoskeletons. The results indicated a need for cross-discipline collaboration, low engagement of stakeholders, and a lack of standardized measurement for knowledge production. The findings suggest the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration and propose a Multidisciplinary Collaboration Appraisal Tool for assessment. Further research is required to understand the effectiveness of multidisciplinary collaboration using the user-centered design approach on exoskeleton development.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION-ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Ke Chen, Vivian Weiqun Lou, Clio Yuen Man Cheng
Summary: Robotic exoskeletons can help compensate for age-related declines in muscle strength and physical performance. This study explores how technology perception, subjective health, and functional health combine to explain older adults' intention to use exoskeletons. The presence of attitudinal beliefs has been found to influence the intention to use exoskeletons.
COMPUTERS IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ke Chen, Vivian Wei-qun Lou
Summary: The trend of involving community members as peer researchers is growing. However, there are two main issues in existing participatory research involving older adults: they are not positioned as equitable research partners, and there may exist a paradox between capacity building and an authentic lay perspective. This article addresses these issues by adopting a knowledge-matching participatory approach, documenting the research process and reflecting on its benefits, challenges, and best practices. The results demonstrate the advantages of the knowledge-matching participatory methodology in terms of extending methodological amplitude, leveraging older adults' capacity, partnership matching, and empowerment. The establishment of capacity building, partnership development, and agenda flexibility are essential elements of success. Furthermore, power disparity, partnership conflicts, and ethical dilemmas are discussed.
QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
K. Chen, V. W. Q. Lou, C. Y. M. Cheng, T. Y. S. Lum, J. Y. M. Tang
Summary: Ambivalence towards a specific person, characterized by experiencing both positive and negative feelings simultaneously, has been found to have a negative impact on psychological well-being. Negative feelings were identified as the main driving force behind this association, while positive feelings did not have any significant effect. This study aimed to examine the relationship between ambivalence in caregiving and psychological well-being by separately assessing positive and negative feelings towards the care recipient. The findings suggest that the association between caregiving ambivalence and psychological well-being is influenced by the dominating valence of feelings as well as the method used to combine the effects of positive and negative feelings. The indirect measure of ambivalence mainly reflects its negative component.
APPLIED RESEARCH IN QUALITY OF LIFE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ke Chen, Vivian Wei-qun Lou, Kelvin Cheng-kian Tan, Man-yi Wai, Lai-lok Chan
Summary: Care workers in residential care settings often experience job burnout, leading to a high turnover rate. This study explores the moderating role that technology acceptance plays in the relationship between burnout and intention to leave among care workers in Hong Kong's residential care settings. The results suggest that technology acceptance, especially the acceptance of video gaming, can play a significant role in mitigating the relationship between burnout and intention to leave.
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Ke Chen, Vivian Wei Qun Lou
INNOVATION IN AGING
(2020)
Article
Social Work
Ke Chen, Vivian Wei Qun Lou, Selina Siu Ching Lo
RESEARCH ON SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE
(2020)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Industrial
Ke Chen
ADVANCES IN ERGONOMICS IN DESIGN (AHFE 2018)
(2019)
