Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
COVID-19 #StayAtHome Restrictions and Deep Vein Thrombosis: Case Report |
| Authors: |
Blum, Edna, Abdelwahed, Youssef S, Spiess, Eileen, Mueller-Werdan, Ursula, Leistner, David M, Rosada, Adrian |
| Source: |
Interactive Journal of Medical Research, Vol 10, Iss 1, p e23443 (2021) |
| Publisher Information: |
JMIR Publications, 2021. |
| Publication Year: |
2021 |
| Collection: |
LCC:Computer applications to medicine. Medical informatics
LCC:Medical technology |
| Subject Terms: |
Computer applications to medicine. Medical informatics, R858-859.7, Medical technology, R855-855.5 |
| More Details: |
BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic triggered countermeasures like #StayAtHome initiatives, which have changed the whole world. Despite the success of such initiatives in limiting the spread of COVID-19 to #FlattenTheCurve, physicians are now confronted with the adverse effects of the current restrictive pandemic management strategies and social distancing measures. ObjectiveWe aim to draw attention to the particular importance and magnitude of what may be the adverse effects of COVID-19–related policies. MethodsWe herein report a case of an otherwise healthy 84-year-old woman with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) due to COVID-19–related directives. #StayAtHome policies and consequential social isolation have diminished our patient’s social life and reduced her healthy movement behaviors. The patient spent long hours in a seated position while focusing on the intensive flow of media information regarding the pandemic. ResultsReduced mobility due to preventive social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic was the only identified cause of the DVT. ConclusionsWhile evaluating the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and governmentally implemented containment measures, including social isolation and mobility reduction, adverse events should be considered. Digital approaches might play a crucial role in supporting public health. |
| Document Type: |
article |
| File Description: |
electronic resource |
| Language: |
English |
| ISSN: |
1929-073X |
| Relation: |
http://www.i-jmr.org/2021/1/e23443/; https://doaj.org/toc/1929-073X |
| DOI: |
10.2196/23443 |
| Access URL: |
https://doaj.org/article/f5e09bec99994be2bdddb4da3834cbf0 |
| Accession Number: |
edsdoj.f5e09bec99994be2bdddb4da3834cbf0 |
| Database: |
Directory of Open Access Journals |
