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Psychological experience of COVID-19 patients: A systematic review and qualitative meta-synthesis.
Zhang, Hui; Xie, Fei; Yang, Beibei; Zhao, Fangfang; Wang, Cheng; Chen, Xia.
  • Zhang H; School of Nursing, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.
  • Xie F; School of Nursing, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.
  • Yang B; Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China.
  • Zhao F; Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China.
  • Wang C; Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China.
  • Chen X; Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China. Electronic address: chen2009xia@sina.com.
Am J Infect Control ; 50(7): 809-819, 2022 07.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1664605
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has not only placed an unprecedented strain on healthcare systems worldwide, but has also caused irreparable physical and psychological damage to those infected. It is essential to understand the disease process and psychological experience of patients with COVID-19, to provide them with efficacious psychological guidance and interventions. This qualitative systematic review sought to explore the experience of COVID-19 patients.

METHODS:

The meta-analysis methodology developed by the Joanna Briggs Institute guided this systematic review and qualitative meta-analysis. Seven databases were searched, with no language restrictions. This study was registered with PROSPERO under accession number CRD42021279266.

RESULTS:

A total of 3107 potentially eligible articles were identified through database and reference list searches, among which 23 studies (from 10 countries) were ultimately included in our analysis. Five interrelated themes emerged the complex psychological course of COVID-19 patients; the impact of the disease on the body; the expectation of support and guidance from multiple sources; coping strategies; and post-traumatic growth.

CONCLUSIONS:

Psychological distress among patients with COVID-19 was found to be widespread. Healthcare providers should pay attention to the psychological changes in patients, ensure continuity of care and provide professional support from hospital to home, and build patients' confidence so that they can return to their families and society. Long-term follow-up studies may provide deeper insight into the psychological needs of survivors.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Cohort study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Reviews / Systematic review/Meta Analysis Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Am J Infect Control Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.ajic.2022.01.023

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Cohort study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Reviews / Systematic review/Meta Analysis Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Am J Infect Control Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.ajic.2022.01.023