Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic on Psychological Well-Being of Older Chronic Kidney Disease Patients

• Published in: Frontiers in medicine Vol. 8; p. 666973
• Main Authors: Chan, Alex Siu Wing, Ho, Jacqueline Mei Chi, Li, Jane Siu Fan, Tam, Hon Lon, Tang, Patrick Ming Kuen
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 26.05.2021
• Subjects: aging-old age-seniors; chronic kidney disease; COVID-19 pandemic; immune system; Medicine; psychological well-being; immune system; COVID-19 pandemic; chronic kidney disease; psychological well-being; aging-old age-seniors
• ISSN: 2296-858X; 2296-858X
• DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.666973

COVID-19 pandemic has been a major global issue, its eventual influences on the population welfare, global markets, public security, and everyday activities remain uncertain. Indeed, the pandemic has arisen a significant global threat. Its psychological impact is predicted to be severe and enduring, but the absolute magnitude is still largely unclear. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a complication markedly contributes to the mortality of COVID-19 cases, meanwhile several studies have demonstrated the high frequency and seriousness of the COVID-19 in CKD patients receiving dialysis. Importantly, the influence of COVID-19 among CKD patients without dialysis is still largely unexplored. Thus, we systemically summarized how mental health affects the spreading of COVID-19 to virtually worldwide, covering perspectives from several countries across a wide range of fields and clinical contexts. This review aims to provide the latest details and reveal potential concerns on the public health including psychological well-being of the older patients with CKD.