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Looking after the elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic: a focus on addressing physical activity, loneliness, and help-seeking behaviour

Grant number: COV/ABN/20/08

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Key facts

  • Disease

    COVID-19

  • Start & end year

    N/A

  • Known Financial Commitments (USD)

    $60,190.84

  • Funder

    CSO Scotland

  • Principal Investigator

    Kathryn Martin

  • Research Location

    United Kingdom

  • Lead Research Institution

    University of Aberdeen

  • Research Priority Alignment

    N/A

  • Research Category

    Policies for public health, disease control & community resilience

  • Research Subcategory

    Approaches to public health interventions

  • Special Interest Tags

    N/A

  • Study Type

    Non-Clinical

  • Clinical Trial Details

    N/A

  • Broad Policy Alignment

    Pending

  • Age Group

    Adults (18 and older), Older adults (65 and older)

  • Vulnerable Population

    Unspecified

  • Occupations of Interest

    Unspecified

Abstract

To curb COVID-19 infection and reduce NHS burden, the UK population must socially distance and self-isolate. Prohibiting group-based opportunities for physical activity and social interaction may threaten the health and well-being of older adults in the near and long term. Little is known about how older adults interpret and implement the COVID-19 public health messages. This study will assess how COVID-19 restrictions and messages have impacted older adults and use these insights to inform interventions which can help this group manage issues related to loneliness, physical activity and disease self-management.