Use of digital technologies to maintain older adults’ social ties during visitation restrictions in long-term care facilities: scoping review

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    Beyond the increase in mortality directly caused by COVID-19, the social distancing measures themselves accelerated declines in mental and physical health among some long-term care facility residents, as strict social isolation can cause psychological distress; worsen depression, anxiety, and dementia; and contribute to failure to thrive. Previous research has addressed the topic of long-term care facility residents` remote social contact-social contact being defined as an exchange between 2 (or more) people. The authors focused on how technological devices have been or should be mobilized, according to the authors, to meet . . .

     

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