Abstract
This study aimed to address knowledge gaps related to the prevention and management of mental health responses among those with a condition that presents risk of severe COVID-19 infection. A scoping review that mapped English and Chinese-language studies (2019–2020) located in MEDLINE (Ovid), Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), PsycInfo, Sociological s, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Data, and Airiti Library was undertaken. Search terms related to COVID-19, mental health, and physical health were used and articles that included all three of these factors were extracted (n = 77). With the exception of one hospital-based pilot study, there were no intervention studies targeting mental health in those at risk of severe COVID-19 infection. Promising practices such as integrated care models that appropriately screen for mental health issues, address health determinants, and include use of digital resources were highlighted. Patient navigator programs, group online medical visits, peer support, and social prescribing may also support those with complex needs. Future policies need to address digital health access inequities and the implementation of multi-integrated health and social care. Furthermore, research is needed to comprehensively assess multi-integrated interventions that are resilient to public health crises.
Highlights
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented many mental health challenges, for those with physical health conditions who are at risk for severe novel coronavirus pneumonia [1]
Question: What mental health conditions and substance use risk factors are related to the COVID-19 pandemic among populations with chronic physical health conditions who are at risk of contracting COVID-19 and having severe symptoms?
As demonstrated increased levels of adverse mental health conditions were primarily associated with access to needed resources; control or lack of control; or concern with contracting COVID-19
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented many mental health challenges, for those with physical health conditions who are at risk for severe novel coronavirus pneumonia [1]. There has been much written about generic ways to promote mental health during COVID-19, there is limited information about what specific mental health promotion interventions are most effective for those with physical health conditions that put them at risk of severe infection from contracting COVID-19. Type 2 diabetes mellitus as a risk factor for the onset of depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Controversies revisited: A systematic review of the comorbidity of depression and anxiety with inflammatory bowel diseases.
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