Metaphoric Perceptions of Covid-19 Patients Related to the Disease.
Clin Nurs Res
; 31(3): 385-394, 2022 03.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1455888
ABSTRACT
This study aimed to explore metaphoric perceptions of patients with COVID-19 including treatment process, family relationships, and mental health via using metaphors. Purposive sampling was used to include participants. Totally 46 patients diagnosed with COVID-19 were included in the study. The metaphor-based data collection process was carried out with three open-ended questions. The metaphors compiled according to questions and grouped by 13 themes according to analysis. Patients explained to COVID-19 process by using 91 different metaphors. Most frequently used metaphors by patients; black hole/dark for the treatment process of COVID-19, steel for family relationships, sea metaphor for mental health. This study, it was determined that individuals are afraid of death, have a serious perception of uncertainty, and their family relationships and this process negatively affected their family relationships and mental states. Nurses have important responsibilities to increase the quality of patient care.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Metaphor
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COVID-19
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Clin Nurs Res
Journal subject:
Nursing
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
10547738211048312
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