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"This path I must walk alone". Challenges experienced by older patients while recovering from severe COVID-19 - a qualitative study.
Heiberg, Kristi Elisabeth; Jøranson, Nina; Heggestad, Anne Kari Tolo; Breievne, Grete; Lausund, Hilde; Myrstad, Marius; Ranhoff, Anette Hylen; Walle-Hansen, Marte Meyer; Bruun-Olsen, Vigdis.
  • Heiberg KE; Department of Medical Research, Clinic of Bærum Hospital, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust, Drammen, Norway. kriseh@oslomet.no.
  • Jøranson N; Institute of Physiotherapy, Department of Health Science, OsloMet - Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway. kriseh@oslomet.no.
  • Heggestad AKT; VID Specialized University, Oslo, Norway.
  • Breievne G; VID Specialized University, Oslo, Norway.
  • Lausund H; University of South-Eastern Norway, Drammen, Norway.
  • Myrstad M; VID Specialized University, Oslo, Norway.
  • Ranhoff AH; Department of Medical Research, Clinic of Bærum Hospital, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust, Drammen, Norway.
  • Walle-Hansen MM; Diakonhjemmet Hospital Trust, and University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.
  • Bruun-Olsen V; Department of Medical Research, Clinic of Bærum Hospital, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust, Drammen, Norway.
BMC Geriatr ; 22(1): 253, 2022 03 28.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1765435
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

In March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic challenged both the Norwegian population and healthcare system. In this study we explored how older men and women experienced rehabilitation and recovery after hospitalisation due to severe COVID-19.

METHODS:

Semi-structured interviews with 17 participants aged 60-96 years were performed 6 months after discharge from hospital. A thematic descriptive analysis was conducted.

RESULTS:

The results revealed that the participants experienced a challenging span between loneliness and companionship in recovering from severe COVID-19. The four subthemes highlighted experiences of being discharged to home and left to themselves, the importance of exercise and companionship at rehabilitation stay, requirement of self-effort and time to recover, and the challenging span between loneliness and companionship when being with family.

CONCLUSION:

Among participants, the experiences of loneliness throughout the recovery period were striking. An individualised approach including psychological support should be emphasized in primary healthcare to promote recovery in older survivors after severe COVID-19 and their next-of-kin.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Prognostic study / Qualitative research Limits: Aged / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: BMC Geriatr Journal subject: Geriatrics Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S12877-022-02959-y

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Prognostic study / Qualitative research Limits: Aged / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: BMC Geriatr Journal subject: Geriatrics Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S12877-022-02959-y