Correction to: Meaningful activities during COVID-19 lockdown and association with mental health in Belgian adults

Cruyt, Ellen; Vriendt, Patricia De; Letter, Miet De; Vlerick, Peter; Pauw, Robby De; Oostra, Kristine; Rodríguez-Bailón, María; Szmalec, Arnaud; Merchán-Baeza, José Antonio; Fernández-Solano, Ana Judit; Vidaña-Moya, Laura; Velde, Dominique Van de

doi:10.1186/s12889-021-11699-4

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“…The new leisure activities engaged in were mostly quiet, as home isolation and the impossibility of leaving the house except for short distances limited the types of new activities that could be engaged in. Similarly, watching TV was the most prevalent activity among German citizens during the lockdown [29], and in Belgium more than 97% of respondents continued their indoor activities, while outdoor activities (i.e., sport) were performed indoors or were suspended [30].…”

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“…This aspect may have caused high levels of stress and burnout [31]. Congruently, involvement in meaningful activities in addition to employment appeared to be beneficial to the mental health of citizens, as reported by Cruyt (2021). Immediately after the announcement of the first lockdown, the Italian authorities paid considerable attention to the psychological distress that could result from the confinement, informing the population on how to maintain positive lifestyles through mass media and a psychological support hotline [32].…”

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Activities Carried Out during the First COVID-19 Lockdown by Italian Citizens

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Mazzini

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The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has altered how citizens engage in activities. This study describes the new activities citizens engaged in during the first lockdown, factors that helped them cope with the confinement, the supports they used the most, and which supports they would have liked to receive. This cross-sectional study consists of an online survey made of 49 questions that was completed by the citizens of the province of Reggio Emilia (Italy) from 4 May until 15 June 2020. The outcomes of this study were explored by focusing on four of the survey questions. Of the 1826 citizens who responded, 84.2% had started new leisure activities. Males, participants who lived in the plain or foothills, and those who experienced nervousness engaged less in new activities, while those whose employment status changed, whose lifestyle worsened, or whose use of alcohol increased engaged in more activities. The support of family and friends, leisure activities, continuing to work, and an optimistic attitude were perceived to be of help. Grocery delivery and hotlines providing any type of information and mental health support were used frequently; a lack of health and social care services and of support in reconciling work with childcare was perceived. Findings may help institutions and policy makers to better support citizens in any future circumstances requiring prolonged confinement.

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Activities Carried Out during the First COVID-19 Lockdown by Italian Citizens

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Bressi

Mazzini

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“…In their study on the impact of COVID-19 measures on the well-being of older long-term care facility residents in the Netherlands, Van der Roest et al found that 53% of participants suffered more apathy during the pandemic [ 31 ]. Prior studies frequently recommended maintaining routines and meaningful activities during COVID-19, given the proven benefits to mental health [ 11 , 46 ].…”

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“…Residents experienced longer stays in their rooms [ 8 , 9 , 10 ], causing a significant occupational imbalance. In Germany, Schweighart et al [ 10 ] described how the absence of activities during social isolation caused discomfort, restlessness, and mental impairment [ 11 ]. In Spain, Becerra-García et al [ 9 ] described how in nursing homes, resuming activities after the pandemic improved the residents’ depressive symptoms.…”

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Emotional Impact and Perception of Support in Nursing Home Residents during the COVID-19 Lockdown: A Qualitative Study

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Palacios‐Ceña

Huertas‐Hoyas

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Social isolation measures implemented in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic generated occupational imbalance, discomfort, and mental health impairment in residents. We aimed to analyze the lived experience of elderly nursing home residents during the lockdown and social contact restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Exploratory qualitative study. Information was collected through in-depth interviews and field notes. An inductive thematic analysis was performed and international recommendations for the development of qualitative studies were followed. Results: Twenty-four participants residing in nursing homes were included. Two main themes were identified: (1) emotional impact of the experience of COVID-19 lockdown (subthemes: experience of contradictory feelings; illness and death; importance of routine; feeling busy; and role of religious beliefs); and (2) support as a therapeutic tool (subthemes: family support; peer support; and professional support). Conclusion: Social restrictions by COVID-19 caused significant changes in residents’ occupations and routines, producing fear, loneliness, and abandonment of desired occupations; however, very important supports were also identified that helped to overcome the lockdown, such as social support, spirituality, and gratitude.

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Correction to: Meaningful activities during COVID-19 lockdown and association with mental health in Belgian adults

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Activities Carried Out during the First COVID-19 Lockdown by Italian Citizens

Activities Carried Out during the First COVID-19 Lockdown by Italian Citizens

Emotional Impact and Perception of Support in Nursing Home Residents during the COVID-19 Lockdown: A Qualitative Study

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