Smart homes for the older population: particularly important during the COVID-19 outbreak

Assessment of the Mental Health Status of Social Media Users during the Outbreak of COVID-19

Background and Objectives: The sudden outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) as a shock to the international community, especially global health policymakers, has affected millions of individuals. The current study aimed to investigate the mental health status of social media users during the outbreak of COVID-19 in Iran.   Methods: The present descriptive study was carried out on a t...

Fast Food Consumption Status and Its Determinants in Iranian Population During COVID-19 Outbreak

Background and Objectives: Fast-food consumption is associated with obesity and non-communicable diseases, leading to the severity of COVID-19 status. The aim of this study was to investigate fast-food consumption status and its determinants in Iranian population during the epidemic.  Materials & Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 891 Iranian adults from most regions of the ...

Providing Safe and Effective Surgical Care During the COVID-19 Outbreak in the UK – Changing Strategies

COVID-19 in Nursing Homes: The Problematic Management of Residents Without Positive COVID-19 RT-PCR

Exploring the Lived Experiences of Older Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Phenomenological Study

Objectives: The proportion of older people in the population is very high. Many countries have been on lockdown due to the outbreak of COVID-19, with older adults being under higher mental, physical, and emotional pressures. The present study aimed to explain the lived experiences of older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in Iran. Materials and Methods: This qualitative phenomenol...