Decrease in Mobility during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Association with Increase in Depression among Older Adults: A Longitudinal Remote Mobility Monitoring Using a Wearable Sensor

Decrease in Mobility during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Association with Increase in Depression among Older Adults: A Longitudinal Remote Mobility Monitoring Using a Wearable Sensor

Background: Social isolation during COVID-19 may negatively impact older adults’ wellbeing. To assess its impact, we measured changes in physical activity and sleep among community-dwelling older adults, from pre-to post-pandemic declaration. Method: Physical activity and sleep in older adults (n =...

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Main Authors: Ramkinker Mishra, Catherine Park, Michele K. York, Mark E. Kunik, Shu-Fen Wung, Aanand D. Naik, Bijan Najafi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Sensors
Subjects:
wearable sensor
COVID-19
pandemic
mobility
depression
older adults
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/21/9/3090

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