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Impacts of Covid-19 on Seniors From the Perspective of Social Workers

Table 2: The list of codes and categories obtained from social workers as part of open coding

CODES CATEGORY
Isolation / loneliness RESTRICTIONS
Freedom restrictions (lockdown)
Restricted life
Measures
Toilet seat chair in room
Meals (space)
Communication technology SOCIAL SUPPORT
Contact with family
High level of support / care
Social interaction
Senior values AUTONOMY
Sense of safety
Rules braking
Guardian
Information gathering NEEDS
Spirituality
Need for care
Needs of seniors
Traditions / rituals
Clients requiring more attention
Activities
Rehabilitation and physical therapy
Return home DISAPPOINTMENT
Family refuses to take senior home
Lack of information
Lack of information
Terminal stage CHANGES 
Missing solidarity
Health problems
Deteriorated psychological condition
Loss of daily routine / clients have become more indolent
Mental deprivation
More frequent contact with death
Stop state / natural decline
Aggression / anger RESPONSES
Conflicts
Family hysteria
Fear/concerns
Sadness
Leisure time IMPACTS
Students’ work as part of their practical training or internship
Covid positive
Volunteers
Understaffed /overworked-staff
Prevention / vitamins
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