Older Users of a Befriending Service in Ireland and the Maintenance of Personal Autonomy during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Older Users of a Befriending Service in Ireland and the Maintenance of Personal Autonomy during the COVID-19 Pandemic

In the Republic of Ireland (RoI), COVID-19 public health guidelines have been most restrictive for people aged 70 and over. Such individuals are most likely to avail of befriending services offered by a network of Irish organisations. The aim of this study was to explore the impact of COVID-19 guide...

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Main Authors: Eimile Holton, Rachel Fitzpatrick, Rebecca Maguire, Seán Commins, Thomas Scharf, Brian Lawlor, Natalie Johnson, Caoimhe Hannigan, Joanna McHugh Power
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
befriending
COVID-19
public health
grounded theory
older adults
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/6/2788

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