Older Adults' Perceptions of the Impact COVID-19 Pandemic

NCT05379426 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 13052022
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 880
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 58

Brief Summary

This multicentre study will be conduct in several Portuguese institutions, which provide care and supporting services for older adults, with aim to assess the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the cognitive, emotional and social status of their beneficiaries. Initially, data on global cognitive function, executive function, mood, anxiety, loneliness, and quality of life will be collected. Secondly, a semi-structured interview will be carried out to realize and understand what were the major difficulties experienced by the older adult during the pandemic period.

Conditions

COVID-19 Pandemic; Depression, Anxiety; Cognitive Impairment; Quality of Life; Loneliness

Keywords

older adults; COVID-19; cognitive function; executive function; mood; depression; anxiety; loneliness; quality of life

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (6)

• Cognitive functioning assessed through Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)

  Cognitive functioning will be assessed using the MMSE, which is a gold standard for assessing global cognitive function. Scores range from 0 to 30, with higher scores indicating better cognitive functioning.

  baseline

• Executive functions assessed through Frontal Assessment Battery (FAB)

  FAB assesses executive functions such as abstract thinking, mental flexibility, motor programming, interference sensibility, inhibitory control and environmental independence. Scores range between 0 - 18 points. Higher scores indicate better cognitive function.

  baseline

• Depressive symptomatology assessed through the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)

  This instrument assesses depressive symptoms based on 20 statements classified on the frequency scale, with reference to the week prior to the assessment. Scores range between 0 and 60 points. Higher scores indicate more severe depressive symptoms.

  baseline

• Anxiety symptomatology assessed through the Geriatric Anxiety Inventory (GAI)

  GAI assesses, in several contexts, the severity of anxiety symptoms in older adults. It consists of 20 dichotomous response items (I agree/disagree) and refers to the subject's feelings in the week prior to the evaluation. One (1) point is assigned to each agree answer and the overall score is obtained by adding the scores of all items. Scores over 10/11 points indicate symptoms of severe anxiety.

  baseline

• Loneliness assessed through Loneliness Scale 3 Portuguese version (UCLA)

  UCLA is composed of 20 items. Each item is answered according to a Likert scale from 1 (never) to 4 (always). Items 1, 5, 6, 9, 10, 15, 16, 19 and 20 are inverse-scored. Scores range from 20 to 80 points. Higher scores indicate a higher level of loneliness or perceived social isolation.

  baseline

• Quality of life assessed through Quality of Life - Alzheimer's Disease (QoL-AD)

  The QoL-AD is used to assess quality of life. This 13-item scale assesses the quality of life in people diagnosed with dementia, gathering information from the patient about the following domains: perceived health, mood, physical condition, interpersonal relationships, hobbies, decision-making skills, and life as a whole. Scores range from 13 to 52, with higher scores indicating better quality of life.

  baseline

Other Outcomes (2)

• Sociodemographic information gathered through the sociodemographic questionnaire

  baseline

• Difficulties experienced by the older adult during the pandemic period gathered through the semi-structured interview

  baseline

Study Arms (1)

Screening tests and semi-structured interview

Battery of screening tests with semi-structured interview First, the Mini-Mental State Examination will be administered to participants to assess whether they meet the inclusion criteria and an identification code will be assigned to eligible participants. Posteriorly, a clinical psychologist will administer the Frontal Assessment Battery, Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, Geriatric Anxiety Inventory, Loneliness Scale 3 Portuguese version, Quality of Life - Alzheimer's Disease, and will conduct a semi-structured interview about the difficulties experienced by the older adult during the pandemic period.

Other: Impact COVID-19 pandemic

Interventions

Impact COVID-19 pandemic OTHER

Battery of screening tests and the semi-structured interview focusing on the difficulties experienced by the older adult during the pandemic period.

Screening tests and semi-structured interview

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 65 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

In each participating institution, users who meet the inclusion criteria will be assigned to answer/fill in the assessment instruments. Prior to the enrolment in the study, informed consent will be obtained from participants after they have received information about the study. This information will include the purpose of the study, the assessment procedures adopted, the data processing procedures in accordance with current legislation, the voluntary nature of participation in the study and the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the services received in the institution.

You may qualify if:

• Aged 65 or over.
• Native Portuguese speakers.
• Have handed in the project informed consent, duly completed and signed, after prior information.
• Communication and comprehension skills.
• Have been attending a care and support services for the older adults for at least two years.

You may not qualify if:

• Severe sensory and physical limitations or an acute or serious illness preventing participation in the study.
• Evidence of aggressive and disruptive behaviour, as indicated by the reference technicians of the institution where the participant attends a care and support services.
• Consumption of psychoactive substances and/or taking neuroleptics or antipsychotics in the last two months.
• Presence of a score lower than 10 points in the Mini Mental State Examination.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Rsocialform - Geriatria, Lda: lead

Study Sites (58)

Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Albergaria-a-Velha

Albergaria-a-Velha, Aveiro District, 3850-096, Portugal

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Cediara - Associação de Solidariedade Social de Ribeira de Fráguas

Albergaria-a-Velha, Aveiro District, 3850-705, Portugal

Location

Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Angra do Heroísmo

Angra do Heroísmo, Azores, 9700-020, Portugal

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Lar Recolhimento Jesus Maria José - Mónicas

Angra do Heroísmo, Azores, 9700-124, Portugal

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Santa Casa da Misericórdia da Calheta

Calheta, Azores, 9850-070, Portugal

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Santa Casa da Misericórdia da Horta

Horta, Azores, 9900-033, Portugal

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Lar D. Pedro V

Praia da Vitória, Azores, 9760-438, Portugal

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Centro Comunitário de São Brás

Praia da Vitória, Azores, 9760-664, Portugal

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Casa de Repouso João Inácio de Sousa

Velas, Azores, 9800-559, Portugal

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Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Vila do Porto

Vila do Porto, Azores, 9580-528, Portugal

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Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Mértola

Mértola, Beja District, 7750-295, Portugal

Location

ASCRA - Associação Social, Cultural e Recreativa de Apúlia

Apúlia, Braga District, 4740-141, Portugal

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Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Barcelos

Barcelos, Braga District, 4750-275, Portugal

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Centro Social da Paróquia de Vieira do Minho

Vieira do Minho, Braga District, 4850-508, Portugal

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Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Mirandela

Mirandela, Braganza District, 5370-491, Portugal

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Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Vila Velha de Rodão

Vila Velha de Rodão, Castelo Branco District, 6030-230, Portugal

Location

Santa Casa da Misericórdia da Lousã

Lousã, Coimbra District, 3200-200, Portugal

Location

Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Portimão

Portimão, Faro District, 8500-540, Portugal

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Associação dos Amigos de Peva

Peva, Guarda District, 6350-331, Portugal

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Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Alcobaça

Alcobaça, Leiria District, 2460-009, Portugal

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Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Alvaiázere

Alvaiázere, Leiria District, 3250-115, Portugal

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Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Alvorge

Alvorge, Leiria District, 3240-407, Portugal

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Centro Social e Paroquial Alcabideche

Alcabideche, Lisbon District, 2645-559, Portugal

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Associação do Hospital Civil e Misericórdia de Alhandra

Alhandra, Lisbon District, 2600-488, Portugal

Location

APOIARTE - Associação de Apoio aos Artistas

Carnide, Lisbon District, 1600-583, Portugal

Location

Centro Social Paroquial de Oeiras

Oeiras, Lisbon District, 2780-020, Portugal

Location

Associação de Socorros da Freguesia de Turcifal

Torres Vedras, Lisbon District, 2565-785, Portugal

Location

Associação de Desenvolvimento Comunitário do Funchal - Garouta do Calhau

Funchal, Madeira, 9000-040, Portugal

Location

Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Arez

Arez, Portalegre District, 6050-201, Portugal

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Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Avis

Avis, Portalegre District, 7480-163, Portugal

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Lar Júlio Alcântara Botelho

Elvas, Portalegre District, 7350-081, Portugal

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Lar e Centro de Dia Padre Américo

Penafiel, Porto District, 4560-389, Portugal

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Santa Casa da Misericórdia da Trofa

Trofa, Porto District, 4785-289, Portugal

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Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Rio Maior

Rio Maior, Santarém District, 2040-333, Portugal

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Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Caminha

Caminha, Viana do Castelo District, 4910-106, Portugal

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Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Ponte de Lima

Ponte de Lima, Viana do Castelo District, 4990-118, Portugal

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Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Vila Nova de Cerveira

Vila Nova de Cerveira, Viana do Castelo District, Portugal

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A.S.S.F.A.

Abraveses, Viseu District, 3515-094, Portugal

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Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Tarouca

Tarouca, Viseu District, 3610-143, Portugal

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Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Vouzela

Vouzela, Viseu District, 3670-257, Portugal

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Fundação Casa do Pessoal da Segurança Social e Saúde do Distrito de Aveiro

Aveiro, 3810-928, Portugal

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Associação Grupo Desportivo e Social Penso Santo Estevão

Braga, Portugal

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Centro Zulmira Pereira Simões

Braga, Portugal

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Obra Social Padre Miguel

Bragança, 5300-127, Portugal

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Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Castelo Branco

Castelo Branco, 6000-773, Portugal

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Residência Sénior D. António

Castelo Branco, 6200-591, Portugal

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Centro Social Rocha Barros

Coimbra, 3330-024, Portugal

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Fundação João Bento Raimundo

Guarda, 6300-659, Portugal

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Centro Social Paroquial da Ilha - Obra Social da Sagrada Família

Leiria, 3105-108, Portugal

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Centro Social Paroquial São Mamede

Lisbon, 1250-173, Portugal

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Associação Casapiana de Solidariedade

Lisbon, 1500-661, Portugal

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Fundação AFID Diferença

Lisbon, 2610-316, Portugal

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Centro Comunitário e Paroquial da Ramada

Lisbon, 2675-791, Portugal

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Centro Social Paroquial de Oliveira do Douro

Porto, 4430-748, Portugal

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Associação de Solidariedade Social S. Tiago de Rebordões

Porto, Portugal

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Centro Social e Cultural de Carreço

Viana do Castelo, 4900-279, Portugal

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Centro Social Paroquial de Mateus

Vila Real, 5000-266, Portugal

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Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Montemor-o-Novo

Montemor-o-Novo, Évora District, Portugal

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

COVID-19; Depression; Anxiety Disorders; Cognitive Dysfunction

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pneumonia, Viral; Pneumonia; Respiratory Tract Infections; Infections; Virus Diseases; Coronavirus Infections; Coronaviridae Infections; Nidovirales Infections; RNA Virus Infections; Lung Diseases; Respiratory Tract Diseases; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior; Mental Disorders; Cognition Disorders; Neurocognitive Disorders

Study Officials

• Susana I Justo Henriques, Ph.D.

  Health Sciences Research Unit: Nursing (UICISA: E), Nursing School of Coimbra

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• Elzbieta Bobrowicz Campos, Ph.D.

  Health Sciences Research Unit: Nursing (UICISA: E), Nursing School of Coimbra

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• João L Alves Apóstolo, Ph.D.

  Health Sciences Research Unit: Nursing (UICISA: E), Nursing School of Coimbra

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 17, 2022
• First Posted: May 18, 2022
• Study Start: June 1, 2022
• Primary Completion: July 31, 2022
• Study Completion: July 31, 2022
• Last Updated: August 2, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PT (58)