Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic on Psychological Well-Being of Older Chronic Kidney Disease Patients

Frontiers in Medicine

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Alex Siu Wing Chan¹  Jacqueline Mei Chi Ho²  Jane Siu Fan Li³  Hon Lon Tam⁴  Patrick Ming Kuen Tang³ 

[1] Department of Applied Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University;School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University;Department of Anatomical and Cellular Pathology, State Key Laboratory of Translational Oncology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong;Education Department, Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau

关键词: COVID-19 pandemic;    psychological well-being;    aging-old age-seniors;    immune system;    chronic kidney disease;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fmed.2021.666973

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

COVID-19 pandemic has been a major global issue, its eventual influences on the population welfare, global markets, public security, and everyday activities remain uncertain. Indeed, the pandemic has arisen a significant global threat. Its psychological impact is predicted to be severe and enduring, but the absolute magnitude is still largely unclear. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a complication markedly contributes to the mortality of COVID-19 cases, meanwhile several studies have demonstrated the high frequency and seriousness of the COVID-19 in CKD patients receiving dialysis. Importantly, the influence of COVID-19 among CKD patients without dialysis is still largely unexplored. Thus, we systemically summarized how mental health affects the spreading of COVID-19 to virtually worldwide, covering perspectives from several countries across a wide range of fields and clinical contexts. This review aims to provide the latest details and reveal potential concerns on the public health including psychological well-being of the older patients with CKD.

【 授权许可】

CC BY