The social, psychological, and physical impact of COVID-19 restrictions for institutionalized adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities

During the COVID-19 pandemic, drastic measures to interrupt SARS-CoV-2 infection chains were implemented. In our study we investigated the consequences of pandemic related restrictions on the social, psychological, and physical well-being of institutionalized adults with intellectual and development...

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Published in:Journal of intellectual disabilities 2024-06, Vol.28 (2), p.567-577
Main Authors: Bösebeck, F, Worthmann, H, Möller, C, Konrad, C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Caregivers
Cognition
Coordination
COVID-19
COVID-19 - psychology
Deterioration
Developmental Disabilities
Emotions
Female
Humans
Infections
Institutionalization
Institutionalized persons
Intellectual Disability
Male
Medical personnel
Middle Aged
Original Research
Pandemics
Psychological well being
Relatives
Residents
Skills
Social interaction
Social skills
Well being
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Summary:During the COVID-19 pandemic, drastic measures to interrupt SARS-CoV-2 infection chains were implemented. In our study we investigated the consequences of pandemic related restrictions on the social, psychological, and physical well-being of institutionalized adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Methods: Online survey among professional caregivers in 71 residential groups, caring for 848 residents. Findings: (i.) A lack of participation concerning infection protection measures of the residents, their relatives, and their caregivers; (ii.) A 20% increase in doctor contacts during the pandemic; (iii.) A considerable deterioration in at least one item of the subdomains mood (49%), everyday skills (51%), social interaction (29%), exercise and coordination skills (12%), behavior (11%) and cognition and communication (7%); (iv.) A deterioration of the overall condition in 41%; Summery: Intensive attempts should be made to find individual and less categorical contra-infectious measures without questioning the basic everyday needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
ISSN:1744-6295
1744-6309
DOI:10.1177/17446295231168293