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Psychological experiences of patients recovering from severe COVID-19 in rehabilitation: A qualitative study.
- Source :
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Journal of Health Psychology . Dec2023, Vol. 28 Issue 14, p1320-1330. 11p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- The aim of this study was to describe the experiences of post-sedation COVID-19 patients in rehabilitation. Eleven Israeli men and women were interviewed in semi-structured interviews. They were patients recovering in a neurological rehabilitation unit from severe COVID-19 post-mechanical ventilation and sedation. Five themes were generated through thematic analysis: "an unexpected turn of events," "filling the gaps," "emotional reactions," "ambiguity regarding medical condition," and "sense and meaning-making." Findings suggest a need for improved communication between patients and medical staff to enhance a sense of control and coherence. Psychological support should be considered to facilitate sense and meaning-making processes during hospitalization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *COVID-19
*REHABILITATION centers
*ANESTHESIA
*SOCIAL support
*CONVALESCENCE
*RESEARCH methodology
*INTERVIEWING
*PATIENTS' attitudes
*EXPERIENCE
*QUALITATIVE research
*COMPARATIVE studies
*ARTIFICIAL respiration
*DESCRIPTIVE statistics
*HOSPITAL care
*COMMUNICATION
*THEMATIC analysis
*EMOTIONS
*PATIENT-professional relations
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13591053
- Volume :
- 28
- Issue :
- 14
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Health Psychology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 173887323
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/13591053231174940