Psychosocial Responses and Difficulties of Covid-19 Patients Undergoing Inpatient Treatment in Turkey: A Qualitative Study

Authors : Arzu AYDOĞAN, Miray AKSU

Pages : 113-124

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Publication Date : 2023-08-26

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Purpose: This study aims to determine the difficulties experienced by individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 who are undergoing inpatient treatment in Turkey. Method: The research was conducted in a phenomenological research design, one of the qualitative research methods, in order to determine the difficulties and psychosocial reactions of patients diagnosed with COVID-19. This qualitative study was conducted with 32 patients. The interviews were conducted face to face. Results: Three main themes and 12 sub-themes emerged from the analysis of interview data with 32 patients. The subthemes of the main theme of \`reaction to the disease\` were determined as \`shock\`, \`worry, fear\` and \`nothing will happen to me\`. The sub-themes of the main theme of \`negative experiences with the process\` were \`social isolation and loneliness\`, stigma “economic concerns”, understanding the value of health and loved ones”. And sub-themes of the main theme of “gains” were determined as “understanding the value of your health and loved ones”, “learning to be patient”, “gaining self-awareness”, “sparing time for oneself” and “empathy ability”. Conclusion and Suggestions: The most intense emotion experienced by the patients was loneliness. They missed their healthy days and their loved ones. On the other hand, many patients saw this process as an opportunity to relax and believed that this period offered a positive opportunity for them. Considering the individual characteristics of hospitalized patients, their psychological health should also be evaluated, keeping in mind that they have feelings, anxiety and fears as well as their physical health.
Keywords : Covid 19, Hasta deneyimleri, Pandemi, Nitel bir çalışma

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