The behavioral pattern of patients with frontotemporal dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic

Suzuki, Maki; Hotta, Maki; Nagase, Aki; Yamamoto, Yuki; Hirakawa, Natsuho; Satake, Yuto; Nagata, Yuma; Suehiro, Takashi; Kanemoto, Hideki; Yoshiyama, Kenji; Mori, Etsuro; Hashimoto, Mamoru; Ikeda, Manabu

doi:10.1017/s104161022000109x

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“…The evidence presented is based on qualitative (n = 8), quantitative (n = 27), and mixed methods (n = 5) research. Studies have been conducted almost exclusively online or by phone (only Suzuki et al [2020] explicitly reported the possibility of face-to-face interviews). Most studies used convenience samples (n = 29), but some analyzed nationally representative datasets (n = 11).…”

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The Impacts of COVID-19 on Unpaid Carers of Adults with Long-Term Care Needs and Measures to Address these Impacts: A Rapid Review of Evidence up to November 2020

Lorenz-Dant¹,

Comas-Herrera

2021

Journal of Long Term Care

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Context: Unpaid carers are the backbone of long-term care (LTC) systems around the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has further increased the pressure many unpaid carers experience; however, their experience has been largely absent from public reporting. Objective: We aim to map the available evidence of the impacts of COVID-19 on unpaid carers of adults (>18 years) with LTC needs as well as of measures implemented to mitigate these effects and how well they have worked. Method: We conducted a rapid review of the academic and grey literature on unpaid carers of adults with LTC needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, covering the period until November 2020. Findings: We identified six key themes that highlight the impacts of COVID-19 on unpaid carers of people living in the community. These are: care commitment, concerns related to COVID-19, availability of formal and informal support, financial implications, carer health and well-being, and carers' adaptability. In addition, we captured aspects identified by unpaid carers supporting people in residential care settings under the theme 'carers of people in residential settings'. Finally, we reported evidence of measures implemented to mitigate the impacts on carers. This included the use of technology and the receipt of financial assistance and support for working carers. Limitations: The evidence reported in this review is based largely on cross-sectional data and some of the data reported relies on convenience samples. Implications: We highlight the financial and health impacts that many unpaid carers experience. Given the vital support carers provide to adults with LTC needs, policy makers should consider supporting unpaid carers to mitigate the negative impacts on their lives.

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The Impacts of COVID-19 on Unpaid Carers of Adults with Long-Term Care Needs and Measures to Address these Impacts: A Rapid Review of Evidence up to November 2020

Lorenz-Dant¹,

Comas-Herrera

2021

Journal of Long Term Care

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“…( Elshazli et al, 2020 ) Finally, people with dementia, due to the nature of their cognitive decline, would require the care and support of carers such as dementia caregivers in order to be able to follow healthcare and preventive measures such as wearing face masks and washing their hands with water and soap or hand sanitizers. ( Suzuki et al, 2020 ) However, during this COVID-19 pandemic, the availability of caregivers becomes limited which may cause dementia patients unable to follow healthcare and preventive measures therefore making them posed a higher risk of contracting an infection from COVID-19. ( Dang et al, 2020 )…”

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Dementia and outcomes from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Hariyanto

Putri

Arisa

et al. 2021

Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics

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“…These must be taken into account in order to overcome the challenges related to the delivery of effective care strategies for people with dementia in the last phases and after the end of this pandemic. Future studies in larger cohorts, with more robust designs and theory-grounded will be needed to gain more knowledge about the short-term and long-term biological and psycho-social effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health of specific vulnerable populations of older adults, e.g., people with non-AD dementias that may present with more severe behavioural problems (56,57), and to ascertain the biological and psychosocial mechanisms that may explain these findings, as well as the possible risk/protective factors.…”

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The Impact of COVID-19 Infection and Enforced Prolonged Social Isolation on Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Older Adults With and Without Dementia: A Review

2020

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Background: The sudden and drastic changes due to the Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic have impacted people's physical and mental health. Clinically-vulnerable older people are more susceptible to severe effects either directly by the COVID-19 infection or indirectly due to stringent social isolation measures. Social isolation and loneliness negatively impact mental health in older adults and may predispose to cognitive decline. People with cognitive impairments may also be at high risk of worsening cognitive and mental health due to the current pandemic. This review provides a summary of the recent literature on the consequences of COVID-19, due to either viral infection or social isolation, on neuropsychiatric symptoms in older adults with and without dementia. Methods: A search was conducted in PubMed and Web of Science to identify all relevant papers published up to the 7th July 2020. Two independent assessors screened and selected the papers suitable for inclusion. Additional suitable papers not detected by literature search were manually added. Results: Fifteen articles were included: 8 focussed on the psychiatric symptoms caused by the COVID-19 infection and 7 investigated the impact of social isolation on older adults' neuropsychiatric symptoms. Four studies included older adults without dementia and 11 included patients with cognitive impairment mainly due to Alzheimer's disease. All studies found that different neuropsychiatric symptoms emerged and/or worsened in older adults with and without dementia. These changes were observed as the consequence of both COVID-19 infection and of the enforced prolonged conditions of social isolation. Cases were reported of viral infection manifesting with delirium at onset in the absence of other symptoms. Delirium, agitation and apathy were the symptoms most commonly detected, especially in people with dementia. Conclusion: The available evidence suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic has a wide negative impact on the mental well-being of older adults with and without dementia. Manca et al. Ageing and COVID-19 Neuropsychiatric Complications Viral infection and the consequent social isolation to limit its spreading have a range of neuropsychiatric consequences. Larger and more robustly designed studies are needed to clarify such effects and to assess the long-term implications for the mental health of older adults, and to test possible mitigating strategies.

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The behavioral pattern of patients with frontotemporal dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: The behavioral pattern of patients with frontotemporal dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic How the coronavirus 2019 pandemic affects patients with frontotemporal dementia?

Cited by 33 publications

References 10 publications

The Impacts of COVID-19 on Unpaid Carers of Adults with Long-Term Care Needs and Measures to Address these Impacts: A Rapid Review of Evidence up to November 2020

The Impacts of COVID-19 on Unpaid Carers of Adults with Long-Term Care Needs and Measures to Address these Impacts: A Rapid Review of Evidence up to November 2020

Dementia and outcomes from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

The Impact of COVID-19 Infection and Enforced Prolonged Social Isolation on Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Older Adults With and Without Dementia: A Review

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