Experiences of Elderly Living Alone During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Phenomenological Research

Ayşegül Ilgaz; Esma Nur Sert; Sebahat Gözüm; Selma Öncel

Makale detayları

Experiences of Elderly Living Alone During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Phenomenological Research

Yazarlar:

Ayşegül Ilgaz | Esma Nur Sert | Sebahat Gözüm | Selma Öncel

Yayıncı:

Marmara University

Ana Başlıklar:

Public Health Nursing

Dergi:

Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences Vol.15 Issue 1, pp.147-156

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

3/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001343261

pISSN:

2459-1459

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 Objective: While one of the groups most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic is elderly individuals, those living alone are more disadvantaged. This study aimed to explore the experiences of elderly individuals living alone during the COVID-19 pandemic and to address this process and the problems they experience with all aspects of health. Methods: This study adopted a phenomenological approach and was conducted with 14 elderly people living alone. Individual in-depth face-to-face interviews were conducted using a semi-structured interview form. Content analysis was used for the data analysis. Results: The main themes identified were i the effects of pandemic restrictions, ii the view of the elderly on pandemic rules, iii physical, iv mental and v social health problems, vi coping strategies of the elderly, vii support received in problem-solving, viii and solution suggestions from the elderly. Conclusion: Pandemic restrictions in elderly individuals living alone have disrupted health checks and changes in daily life. The elderly experienced physical, mental and social health problems during the pandemic and developed coping strategies to combat the process. The experiences of the elderly and their suggestions should be taken into account in being prepared for any crisis that may affect the whole society, especially the elderly living alone.

 Objective: While one of the groups most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic is elderly individuals, those living alone are more disadvantaged. This study aimed to explore the experiences of elderly individuals living alone during the COVID-19 pandemic and to address this process and the problems they experience with all aspects of health. Methods: This study adopted a phenomenological approach and was conducted with 14 elderly people living alone. Individual in-depth face-to-face interviews were conducted using a semi-structured interview form. Content analysis was used for the data analysis. Results: The main themes identified were i the effects of pandemic restrictions, ii the view of the elderly on pandemic rules, iii physical, iv mental and v social health problems, vi coping strategies of the elderly, vii support received in problem-solving, viii and solution suggestions from the elderly. Conclusion: Pandemic restrictions in elderly individuals living alone have disrupted health checks and changes in daily life. The elderly experienced physical, mental and social health problems during the pandemic and developed coping strategies to combat the process. The experiences of the elderly and their suggestions should be taken into account in being prepared for any crisis that may affect the whole society, especially the elderly living alone.

 Objective: While one of the groups most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic is elderly individuals, those living alone are more disadvantaged. This study aimed to explore the experiences of elderly individuals living alone during the COVID-19 pandemic and to address this process and the problems they experience with all aspects of health. Methods: This study adopted a phenomenological approach and was conducted with 14 elderly people living alone. Individual in-depth face-to-face interviews were conducted using a semi-structured interview form. Content analysis was used for the data analysis. Results: The main themes identified were i the effects of pandemic restrictions, ii the view of the elderly on pandemic rules, iii physical, iv mental and v social health problems, vi coping strategies of the elderly, vii support received in problem-solving, viii and solution suggestions from the elderly. Conclusion: Pandemic restrictions in elderly individuals living alone have disrupted health checks and changes in daily life. The elderly experienced physical, mental and social health problems during the pandemic and developed coping strategies to combat the process. The experiences of the elderly and their suggestions should be taken into account in being prepared for any crisis that may affect the whole society, especially the elderly living alone.

 Objective: While one of the groups most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic is elderly individuals, those living alone are more disadvantaged. This study aimed to explore the experiences of elderly individuals living alone during the COVID-19 pandemic and to address this process and the problems they experience with all aspects of health. Methods: This study adopted a phenomenological approach and was conducted with 14 elderly people living alone. Individual in-depth face-to-face interviews were conducted using a semi-structured interview form. Content analysis was used for the data analysis. Results: The main themes identified were i the effects of pandemic restrictions, ii the view of the elderly on pandemic rules, iii physical, iv mental and v social health problems, vi coping strategies of the elderly, vii support received in problem-solving, viii and solution suggestions from the elderly. Conclusion: Pandemic restrictions in elderly individuals living alone have disrupted health checks and changes in daily life. The elderly experienced physical, mental and social health problems during the pandemic and developed coping strategies to combat the process. The experiences of the elderly and their suggestions should be taken into account in being prepared for any crisis that may affect the whole society, especially the elderly living alone.

Makale detayları

Experiences of Elderly Living Alone During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Phenomenological Research

Yazarlar: Ayşegül Ilgaz | Esma Nur Sert | Sebahat Gözüm | Selma Öncel

Yayıncı: Marmara University

Ana Başlıklar: Public Health Nursing

Dergi: Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences Vol.15 Issue 1, pp.147-156

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 3/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001343261

pISSN: 2459-1459

COVID-19

elderly

experience

living alone

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Ayşegül Ilgaz | Esma Nur Sert | Sebahat Gözüm | Selma Öncel

Yayıncı:

Marmara University

Ana Başlıklar:

Public Health Nursing

Dergi:

Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences Vol.15 Issue 1, pp.147-156

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

3/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001343261

pISSN:

2459-1459