Strategies to aid self-isolation and quarantine for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Individuals with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) have a higher risk of contracting COVID-19 than individuals without SPMI. In combination with physical distancing, hygiene protocols, and vaccines, quarantine and self-isolation are primary means of viral containment. However, individuals with SPMI may experience more difficulties with mandated quarantine or self-isolation because of their illness(es), stigma, and marginalization. To date, there is a lack of consensus on strategies that could aid such individuals in completing isolation.

Aim

This review aimed to synthesize evidence for interventions to support self-isolation and mandated quarantine for COVID-19 among individuals with SPMIs.

Methods

We followed the PRISMA guidelines, searching 19 e

SUBMITTER: Bahji A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8652932 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature